How far is Tallahassee, FL from Lely Resort, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Lely Resort, FL is about 435.1 miles (700.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 339.6 miles (546.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 59m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Lely Resort.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Lely Resort.
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Start on South Monroe Street
55 m · 8 sec · South Monroe Street
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Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
1428 ft · 47 sec · East Pensacola Street
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Turn left onto South Franklin Boulevard
2557 ft · 1 min · South Franklin Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Tennessee Street
3230 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street
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Continue on Mahan Drive
6.5 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Lake City
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples
74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left
98.1 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 951: Naples, Marco Island
2103 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right
134 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Collier Boulevard
4.9 mi · 8 min · Collier Boulevard
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Turn right onto Grand Lely Drive
563 ft · 15 sec · Grand Lely Drive
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Turn left onto Celeste Drive
829 ft · 29 sec · Celeste Drive
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Turn right onto Tiger Island Boulevard
1077 ft · 49 sec · Tiger Island Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Tiger Lily Drive
1801 ft · 1 min · Tiger Lily Drive
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Continue on Tiger Lily Drive
923 ft · 43 sec · Tiger Lily Drive
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Turn right
95 m · 23 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Lely Resort.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I-75 South
Merge slight left
161 mi · 02h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Lely Resort.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Lely Resort?
The road trip is about 435.1 miles (700.3 km) and usually takes 07h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bushnell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 217.9 miles from Tallahassee and 217.3 miles from Lely Resort.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 339.6 miles (546.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $63.71 one way or $127.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Lely Resort.
Stop Ideas Near Bushnell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bushnell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Lely Resort. Straight-line distance: 339.59 mi (546.52 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lely Resort
Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida
| Population | 4,646 |
| Coordinates | 26.0809300, -81.6978600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lely Resort (-81.69786, 26.08093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 700 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $63.71 | $127.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $70.59 | $141.19 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $75.20 | $150.41 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $66.82 | $133.63 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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