How far is Tallahassee, FL from Oakleaf Plantation, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Oakleaf Plantation, FL is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147 miles (236.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
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.
County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Oakleaf Plantation.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Oakleaf Plantation.
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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
140.4 mi · 2 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 23 North, FL 23 Toll South: Cecil Commerce Center Parkway, Beaver Street
1075 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 23 Toll South: Cecil Commerce Center Parkway, First Coast Expressway South
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto First Coast Expressway
7.5 mi · 9 min · First Coast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Argyle Forest Boulevard, Oakleaf Plantation Parkway
1591 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
114 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Oakleaf Plantation Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Oakleaf Plantation Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Plantation Oaks Boulevard
103 m · 7 sec · Plantation Oaks Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Plantation Oaks Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Plantation Oaks Boulevard
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Turn right onto Oakleaf High School Entrance
721 ft · 53 sec · Oakleaf High School Entrance
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Turn right
31 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
141 m · 34 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 Oakleaf Plantation.
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 10 East
Merge slight left
140 mi · 02h 30m
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 Sunny near Oakleaf Plantation.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Oakleaf Plantation?
The road trip is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Tallahassee and 80.5 miles from Oakleaf Plantation.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147 miles (236.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.82 one way or $47.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallahassee and Sunny near Oakleaf Plantation.
Stop Ideas Near Live Oak
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 Live Oak.
Gainesville, Florida
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Oakleaf Plantation. Straight-line distance: 147.03 mi (236.62 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oakleaf Plantation
This Clay County, Florida, community is situated inland, southwest of Jacksonville.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.1708300, -81.8354900 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakleaf Plantation (-81.83549, 30.17083)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $4.20 | $23.82 | $47.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $26.54 | $53.08 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $28.41 | $56.81 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $34.42 | $68.83 |
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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