How far is Tallahassee, FL from Sebring, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Sebring, FL is about 316.3 miles (509 km), with a travel time of about 06h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 266.1 miles (428.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 06h 16m.
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.
Town in Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Sebring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Sebring.
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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
29.2 mi · 31 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Minneola
2281 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto North Hancock Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Hancock Road
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Turn right onto North Ridge Boulevard
2982 ft · 1 min · North Ridge Boulevard
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Turn left onto Citrus Tower Boulevard
2.5 mi · 5 min · Citrus Tower Boulevard
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Continue on Citrus Tower Road
3198 ft · 1 min · Citrus Tower Road
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Turn left
2275 ft · 45 sec
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Continue straight
10.6 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
13.2 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
2264 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
1202 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
38.8 mi · 51 min
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Continue straight
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Sebring Parkway
2.2 mi · 5 min · Sebring Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Sebring Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Sebring Parkway
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Turn right onto North Ridgewood Drive
1905 ft · 58 sec · North Ridgewood Drive
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Enter the roundabout toward Circle Park Drive
147 m · 12 sec · Circle Park Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Circle Park Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Sebring.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tallahassee and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sebring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Sebring?
The road trip is about 316.3 miles (509 km) and usually takes 06h 16m 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?
Micanopy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.3 miles from Tallahassee and 158 miles from Sebring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 266.1 miles (428.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 EDT. 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 $46.29 one way or $92.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tallahassee and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sebring.
Stop Ideas Near Micanopy
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 Micanopy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Sebring. Straight-line distance: 266.07 mi (428.2 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sebring
City in Florida
| Population | 10,588 |
| Coordinates | 27.4955900, -81.4409100 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sebring (-81.44091, 27.49559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 509 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 56m |
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 | $46.29 | $92.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $51.29 | $102.58 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $54.64 | $109.28 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $48.55 | $97.09 |
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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