How far is Tallahassee, FL from Marco Island, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Marco Island, FL is about 444.9 miles (716 km), with a travel time of about 08h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 347.7 miles (559.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 14m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Marco Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Marco Island.
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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
14.5 mi · 23 min · Collier Boulevard
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Turn left onto Yellowbird Street
596 ft · 18 sec · Yellowbird Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Yellowbird Street
3198 ft · 2 min · Yellowbird Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bald Eagle Drive
1525 ft · 33 sec · Bald Eagle Drive
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Turn right onto Waterway Court
149 m · 36 sec · Waterway Court
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Waterway Court
9 m · 3 sec · Waterway Court
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Continue on Waterway Court
14 m · 4 sec · Waterway Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Waterway Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Marco Island.
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Sunny near Marco Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Marco Island?
The road trip is about 444.9 miles (716 km) and usually takes 08h 14m 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 222.8 miles from Tallahassee and 222.1 miles from Marco Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 347.7 miles (559.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.2 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 $60.06 one way or $120.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Tallahassee and Sunny near Marco Island.
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 Marco Island. Straight-line distance: 347.66 mi (559.51 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marco Island
City in Collier County, Florida, United States
| Population | 18,089 |
| Coordinates | 25.9412100, -81.7184200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marco Island (-81.71842, 25.94121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 716 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 33m |
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 | $60.06 | $120.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $66.55 | $133.10 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $70.89 | $141.79 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $62.99 | $125.98 |
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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