How far is Tallahassee, FL from Pierson, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Pierson, FL is about 226.5 miles (364.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188 miles (302.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 02m 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 31m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Pierson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Pierson.
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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
77.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 326
2293 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left
54 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
1204 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Northwest 70th Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · Northwest 70th Street
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Continue on Northeast 70th Street
7.6 mi · 11 min · Northeast 70th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fort Brooks Road
33.6 mi · 47 min · Fort Brooks Road
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Turn slight left onto Emporia Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Emporia Road
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Continue on Emporia Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Emporia Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto West 2nd Avenue
902 ft · 46 sec · West 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Fountain Drive North
14 m · 2 sec · Fountain Drive North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fountain Drive North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Pierson.
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
86.9 mi · 01h 33m
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 Pierson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Pierson?
The road trip is about 226.5 miles (364.5 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?
Fort White is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.2 miles from Tallahassee and 113.3 miles from Pierson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188 miles (302.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.14 one way or $66.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallahassee and Sunny near Pierson.
Stop Ideas Near Fort White
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 Fort White.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Pierson. Straight-line distance: 187.95 mi (302.47 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pierson
City in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,910 |
| Coordinates | 29.2394200, -81.4656300 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pierson (-81.46563, 29.23942)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 364 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $33.14 | $66.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $36.72 | $73.44 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $39.12 | $78.24 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $34.76 | $69.51 |
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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