How far is Tallahassee, FL from Sky Lake, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Sky Lake, FL is about 259.1 miles (417 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221.3 miles (356.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Sky Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Sky Lake.
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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
52.6 mi · 56 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Consulate Drive
1567 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 528 Toll West: Consulate Drive
46 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Consulate Drive
3034 ft · 59 sec · Consulate Drive
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Turn left onto South Orange Blossom Trail
1.9 mi · 4 min · South Orange Blossom Trail
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Turn right onto Skyview Drive
1044 ft · 33 sec · Skyview Drive
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Turn left onto Evangeline Avenue
1216 ft · 53 sec · Evangeline Avenue
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Continue on Brockbank Drive
724 ft · 32 sec · Brockbank Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brockbank Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Sky Lake.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Sky Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Sky Lake?
The road trip is about 259.1 miles (417 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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 129.6 miles from Tallahassee and 129.5 miles from Sky Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221.3 miles (356.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 7:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.91 one way or $75.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Sky Lake.
Stop Ideas Near High Springs
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 High Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Sky Lake. Straight-line distance: 221.24 mi (356.05 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sky Lake
Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida
| Population | 6,153 |
| Coordinates | 28.4572300, -81.3914600 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sky Lake (-81.39146, 28.45723)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 417 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
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 | $37.91 | $75.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $42.01 | $84.01 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $44.75 | $89.50 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $39.76 | $79.52 |
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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