How far is Tallahassee, FL from Meadow Woods, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Meadow Woods, FL is about 263.8 miles (424.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.6 miles (363 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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 04h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Meadow Woods.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Meadow Woods.
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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
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
57.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach
2388 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 417 Toll North: Sanford, Daytona Beach
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Landstar Boulevard
2551 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Landstar Boulevard North
38 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Landstar Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · Landstar Boulevard
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Turn right onto Iowa Woods Circle East
1119 ft · 54 sec · Iowa Woods Circle East
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Turn left onto Indiana Woods Lane
960 ft · 42 sec · Indiana Woods Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Indiana Woods Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Meadow Woods.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-75 South
Merge slight left
107 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Meadow Woods.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Meadow Woods?
The road trip is about 263.8 miles (424.6 km) and usually takes 04h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
High Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132 miles from Tallahassee and 131.9 miles from Meadow Woods.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.6 miles (363 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.62 one way or $77.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Meadow Woods.
Stop Ideas Near High Springs
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 High Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Meadow Woods. Straight-line distance: 225.55 mi (362.99 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Meadow Woods
Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida
| Population | 25,558 |
| Coordinates | 28.3855600, -81.3664600 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meadow Woods (-81.36646, 28.38556)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 425 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $38.62 | $77.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $42.79 | $85.58 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $45.58 | $91.16 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $40.50 | $81.00 |
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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