How far is Tallahassee, FL from Midway, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Midway, FL is about 260.4 miles (419 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.7 miles (347.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Midway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Midway.
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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
105.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: Inverness, Wildwood
2090 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left
12 mi · 18 min
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Continue on West Main Street
3.7 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto East Dixie Avenue
544 ft · 15 sec · East Dixie Avenue
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Turn right onto East North Boulevard
16.4 mi · 27 min · East North Boulevard
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Turn left onto Sanford Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · Sanford Road
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Continue on Sorrento Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Sorrento Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right
3110 ft · 50 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward FL 429 Toll North
43 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 429 Toll North
1155 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto CR 46A, FL 46: Sorrento, Mount Plymouth
1698 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wekiva Parkway
10.4 mi · 11 min · Wekiva Parkway
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Continue on Seminole Expressway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Seminole Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 46A: Sanford, Lake Mary
2055 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto H.E. Thomas Jr. Parkway
80 m · 13 sec · H.E. Thomas Jr. Parkway
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Continue on Hugh Ellis Thomas Junior Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Hugh Ellis Thomas Junior Parkway
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Continue on West 25th Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · West 25th Street
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Turn left onto Sipes Avenue
1321 ft · 36 sec · Sipes Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sipes Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Midway.
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
106 mi · 01h 54m
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.
Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Midway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Midway?
The road trip is about 260.4 miles (419 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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 130.2 miles from Tallahassee and 130.2 miles from Midway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.7 miles (347.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:36 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.95 one way or $69.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Midway.
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 Midway. Straight-line distance: 215.68 mi (347.11 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Midway
Midway is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.7902700, -81.2309000 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Midway (-81.2309, 28.79027)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $3.80 | $34.95 | $69.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $39.41 | $78.81 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $42.58 | $85.15 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $54.24 | $108.48 |
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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