How far is Tallahassee, FL from Poinciana, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Poinciana, FL is about 280.2 miles (450.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.6 miles (374.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 36m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 18m.
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.
City in Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Poinciana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Poinciana.
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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
59.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Osceola Parkway
1437 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Osceola Parkway
110 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Kissimmee, Disney World
76 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto East Osceola Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Osceola Parkway
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Turn left onto North Orange Blossom Trail
1.2 km · 1 min · North Orange Blossom Trail
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Turn right onto Carroll Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Carroll Street
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Turn left onto John Young Parkway
4.9 mi · 8 min · John Young Parkway
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Continue on South Orange Blossom Trail
785 ft · 17 sec · South Orange Blossom Trail
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Turn left onto Pleasant Hill Road
8 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Hill Road
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Continue on Cypress Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Cypress Parkway
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Turn left onto Cypress Drive
562 ft · 32 sec · Cypress Drive
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Turn right onto Country Club Road
1516 ft · 47 sec · Country Club Road
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Turn left onto Divot Lane
27 m · 4 sec · Divot Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Divot Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Poinciana.
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-75 South
Merge slight left
107 mi · 01h 55m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Poinciana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Poinciana?
The road trip is about 280.2 miles (450.9 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?
West Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.2 miles from Tallahassee and 140 miles from Poinciana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.6 miles (374.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 6:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.02 one way or $82.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Poinciana.
Stop Ideas Near West Park
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 West Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Poinciana. Straight-line distance: 232.65 mi (374.41 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Poinciana
A census-designated place (CDP) in Osceola County, Florida.
| Population | 69,439 |
| Coordinates | 28.1402900, -81.4584100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poinciana (-81.45841, 28.14029)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 451 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $41.02 | $82.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.45 | $90.91 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $48.42 | $96.84 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $43.02 | $86.04 |
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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