How far is Tallahassee, FL from Plantation, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Plantation, FL is about 341.8 miles (550 km), with a travel time of about 06h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259.9 miles (418.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
341.73 mi
06h 18m
Flight
259.94 mi
418.34 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Tallahassee.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.94 mi
Kilometers
418.34 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
341.73 mi
Kilometers
549.96 km
Drive Time
06h 18m

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 06h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plantation
Sun, Nov 8, 5:56 PM EST
Return by in Tallahassee
Mon, Nov 9, 12:15 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-11-08T11:38
Arrive Plantation
Sun, Nov 8, 5:56 PM EST
Route Timing
06h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:19 PM to 1:49 PM EST

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

Leave by
11:22 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tallahassee
8:00 PM EST
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
171.1 mi
03h 09m
To Plantation
170.7 mi
03h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 5:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 765: Englewood, Venice

    2469 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Jacaranda Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Jacaranda Boulevard

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jacaranda Boulevard

    60 m · 3 sec · Jacaranda Boulevard

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Jacaranda Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Jacaranda Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Indian Hills Boulevard

    2440 ft · 1 min · Indian Hills Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Venice East Boulevard

    2933 ft · 1 min · Venice East Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lake of the Woods Drive

    2414 ft · 2 min · Lake of the Woods Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake of the Woods Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
161 mi · 47%
I 10 East
87.6 mi · 26%
South I 75
80.7 mi · 24%
Mahan Drive
6.53 mi · 2%
Jacaranda Boulevard
2.71 mi · 1%
East Tennessee Street
0.61 mi
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 18m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.9 mi
259.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reddick
03h 09m from Tallahassee
Leave By
11:22 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Clear near Plantation.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 341.8 miles (550 km) and usually takes 06h 18m 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 171.1 miles from Tallahassee and 170.7 miles from Plantation.

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

The direct path is about 259.9 miles (418.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.9 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 EST. 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 $46.01 one way or $92.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tallahassee and Clear near Plantation.

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.
BUS

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 Plantation. Straight-line distance: 259.94 mi (418.34 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Plantation

Plantation is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates27.0681100, -82.3728700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Plantation (-82.37287, 27.06811)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 550 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.06 gal
45.65 L · about $46.01
Round trip
$92.02
24.12 gal · 91.3 L
Estimated CO2
107.2 kg one way
Round trip: 214.4 kg / 473 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.82 $46.01 $92.02
Mid-grade $4.30 $51.87 $103.74
Premium $4.64 $56.01 $112.01
Diesel $5.91 $71.29 $142.57

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and Plantation. The current time is 11:38:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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