How far is Tallahassee, FL from Okeechobee County, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Okeechobee County, FL is about 346.2 miles (557.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 294.2 miles (473.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 50m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 25m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Marion County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Okeechobee County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Okeechobee County.
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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
115.1 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
2275 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
75 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
1903 ft · 46 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Kenansville Road
22.8 mi · 29 min · Kenansville Road
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Turn right onto Northwest 160th Street
4.4 mi · 6 min · Northwest 160th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 160th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Okeechobee County.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
115 mi · 02h 03m
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.
Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Okeechobee County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Okeechobee County?
The road trip is about 346.2 miles (557.1 km) and usually takes 06h 25m 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?
Reddick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.2 miles from Tallahassee and 173 miles from Okeechobee County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 294.2 miles (473.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 $51.34 one way or $102.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallahassee and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Okeechobee County.
Stop Ideas Near Reddick
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 Reddick.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Okeechobee County. Straight-line distance: 294.17 mi (473.42 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Okeechobee County
County in Florida, United States
| Population | 42,297 |
| Coordinates | 27.3862900, -80.8885800 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Okeechobee County (-80.88858, 27.38629)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 557 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 19m |
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 | $51.34 | $102.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $57.20 | $114.40 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $61.22 | $122.44 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $74.18 | $148.35 |
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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