How far is Tallahassee, FL from Macclenny, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Macclenny, FL is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
136.58 mi
02h 36m
Flight
129.15 mi
207.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.15 mi
Kilometers
207.84 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.58 mi
Kilometers
219.8 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macclenny
Fri, Apr 17, 2:07 PM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Fri, Apr 17, 4:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-04-17T11:31
Arrive Macclenny
Fri, Apr 17, 2:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tallahassee
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lee
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Tallahassee
68.2 mi
01h 18m
To Macclenny
68.4 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
93°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Macclenny.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Macclenny.

  1. 1

    Start on South Monroe Street

    55 m · 8 sec · South Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1428 ft · 47 sec · East Pensacola Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Franklin Boulevard

    2557 ft · 1 min · South Franklin Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Tennessee Street

    3230 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Mahan Drive

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Lake City

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    126 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 121: Macclenny, Lake Butler

    872 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Boulevard West

    136 m · 24 sec · South Boulevard West

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2010 ft · 57 sec · South 5th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Macclenny.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
127 mi · 93%
Mahan Drive
6.53 mi · 5%
East Tennessee Street
0.61 mi
South Franklin Boulevard
0.48 mi
South 5th Street
0.38 mi
East Pensacola Street
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

126 mi · 02h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
129.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
01h 18m from Tallahassee
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Sunny near Macclenny.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Macclenny?

The road trip is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km) and usually takes 02h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Tallahassee and 68.4 miles from Macclenny.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.99 one way or $39.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallahassee and Sunny near Macclenny.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Macclenny. Straight-line distance: 129.15 mi (207.84 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Macclenny

#2 Macclenny

County seat of Baker County, Florida, United States

Population7,090
Coordinates30.2821800, -82.1220600
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Macclenny (-82.12206, 30.28218)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.24 L · about $19.99
Round trip
$39.99
9.64 gal · 36.48 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $19.99 $39.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.15 $44.31
Premium $4.90 $23.60 $47.20
Diesel $4.35 $20.97 $41.93

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and Macclenny. The current time is 11:31:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.