How far is Tallahassee, FL from Osprey, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Osprey, FL is about 333.4 miles (536.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.9 miles (400.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
333.41 mi
06h 11m
Flight
248.83 mi
400.46 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.83 mi
Kilometers
400.46 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
333.41 mi
Kilometers
536.57 km
Drive Time
06h 11m

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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 06h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Osprey
Fri, May 15, 6:39 AM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Fri, May 15, 12:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-05-15T00:28
Arrive Osprey
Fri, May 15, 6:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:11 PM to 1:41 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tallahassee
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Reddick
FL

Town in Marion County, Florida, United States

From Tallahassee
166.9 mi
03h 05m
To Osprey
166.5 mi
03h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Osprey.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Osprey.

  1. 1

    Start on South Monroe Street

    55 m · 8 sec · South Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1428 ft · 47 sec · East Pensacola Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Franklin Boulevard

    2557 ft · 1 min · South Franklin Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Tennessee Street

    3230 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Mahan Drive

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Lake City

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples

    68.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 72: Siesta Key, Arcadia

    2533 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 72 West

    139 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Clark Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Clark Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Beneva Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Beneva Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Tamiami Trail

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Tamiami Trail

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Bay Street

    14 m · 2 sec · West Bay Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bay Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Osprey.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
161 mi · 48%
I 10 East
87.6 mi · 26%
South I 75
68.4 mi · 21%
Mahan Drive
6.53 mi · 2%
Clark Road
2.87 mi · 1%
South Tamiami Trail
2.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84.5 mi
248.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reddick
03h 05m from Tallahassee
Leave By
11:38 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Sunny near Osprey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Osprey?

The road trip is about 333.4 miles (536.6 km) and usually takes 06h 11m 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 166.9 miles from Tallahassee and 166.5 miles from Osprey.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 248.9 miles (400.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.5 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 $48.82 one way or $97.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallahassee and Sunny near Osprey.

Stop Ideas Near Reddick

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Reddick, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Reddick.

BUS

Ocala, Florida

20 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

34 mi away
201 East University Ave.
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Waldo, Florida

47 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

54 mi away
401 North US Highway 441

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Osprey. Straight-line distance: 248.83 mi (400.46 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Osprey

#2 Osprey

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

Population6,100
Coordinates27.1961600, -82.4903700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Osprey (-82.49037, 27.19616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 537 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.77 gal
44.54 L · about $48.82
Round trip
$97.64
23.54 gal · 89.08 L
Estimated CO2
104.6 kg one way
Round trip: 209.2 kg / 461 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $48.82 $97.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $54.09 $108.19
Premium $4.90 $57.63 $115.25
Diesel $4.35 $51.20 $102.40

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · May 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and Osprey. The current time is 00:28:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.