How far is Tallahassee, FL from San Antonio, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to San Antonio, FL is about 245.8 miles (395.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.9 miles (304 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
245.73 mi
04h 37m
Flight
188.89 mi
303.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.89 mi
Kilometers
303.99 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.73 mi
Kilometers
395.46 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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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 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Sat, Apr 18, 12:54 PM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Sat, Apr 18, 5:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-04-18T08:17
Arrive San Antonio
Sat, Apr 18, 12:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tallahassee
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
High Springs
FL

City in Alachua County, Florida, United States

From Tallahassee
123 mi
02h 18m
To San Antonio
122.8 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and San Antonio.

  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

    141.8 mi · 2 hr 32 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 41: Dade City

    674 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    78 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Blanton Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Blanton Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto James Road

    1310 ft · 43 sec · James Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Jessamine Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Jessamine Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Curley Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Curley Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Curley Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Curley Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    19 m · 3 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
142 mi · 58%
I 10 East
87.6 mi · 36%
Mahan Drive
6.53 mi · 3%
Jessamine Road
3.02 mi · 1%
Curley Road
2.23 mi · 1%
Blanton Road
1.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-75 South

Merge slight left

142 mi · 02h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.9 mi
188.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
High Springs
02h 18m from Tallahassee
Leave By
7:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Sunny near San Antonio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 245.8 miles (395.5 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?

High Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123 miles from Tallahassee and 122.8 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 188.9 miles (304 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.9 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.96 one way or $71.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tallahassee and Sunny near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near High Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around High Springs, 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 High Springs.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

33 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

42 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

83 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

94 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 188.89 mi (303.99 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
San Antonio

#2 San Antonio

City in Pasco County, Florida, USA

Population1,506
Coordinates28.3361100, -82.2745300
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: San Antonio (-82.27453, 28.33611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 395 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.67 gal
32.82 L · about $35.96
Round trip
$71.93
17.34 gal · 65.64 L
Estimated CO2
77.1 kg one way
Round trip: 154.1 kg / 340 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $35.96 $71.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.85 $79.69
Premium $4.90 $42.45 $84.90
Diesel $4.35 $37.71 $75.43

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and San Antonio. The current time is 08:17:08.

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.