How far is Tallahassee, FL from Rock Island, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Rock Island, FL is about 453.4 miles (729.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 387.1 miles (623 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 08h 21m.
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.
City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Rock Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Rock Island.
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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
245.3 mi · 4 hr 25 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 870: Commercial Boulevard
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 870 East: Fort Lauderdale
129 m · 15 sec
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Merge slight right onto West Commercial Boulevard
2449 ft · 59 sec · West Commercial Boulevard
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Turn right onto State Road 7
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Road 7
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Turn left onto West Oakland Park Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · West Oakland Park Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue
2595 ft · 1 min · Northwest 31st Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 26th Street
3252 ft · 2 min · Northwest 26th Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 26th Avenue
1141 ft · 50 sec · Northwest 26th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 26th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Rock Island.
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
245 mi · 04h 25m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Clear near Rock Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Rock Island?
The road trip is about 453.4 miles (729.6 km) and usually takes 08h 21m 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?
Howey-in-the-Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 226.9 miles from Tallahassee and 226.5 miles from Rock Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 387.1 miles (623 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.3 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 $61.04 one way or $122.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 142.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tallahassee and Mostly Clear near Rock Island.
Stop Ideas Near Howey-in-the-Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Minneola City Hall
Tavares Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Howey-in-the-Hills.
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Rock Island. Straight-line distance: 387.1 mi (622.98 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rock Island
Rock Island is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.1550900, -80.1769900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rock Island (-80.17699, 26.15509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 730 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 39m |
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 | $3.82 | $61.04 | $122.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.30 | $68.82 | $137.63 |
| Premium | $4.64 | $74.30 | $148.61 |
| Diesel | $5.91 | $94.58 | $189.15 |
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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