How far is Tallahassee, FL from Temple Terrace, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Temple Terrace, FL is about 269.4 miles (433.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.4 miles (324.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m 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
269.35 mi
04h 59m
Flight
201.41 mi
324.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.41 mi
Kilometers
324.14 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.35 mi
Kilometers
433.48 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Temple Terrace
Sat, May 30, 5:20 PM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Sat, May 30, 10:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-05-30T12:20
Arrive Temple Terrace
Sat, May 30, 5:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 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
7:00 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
Alachua
FL

City in Alachua County, Florida, United States

From Tallahassee
134.8 mi
02h 29m
To Temple Terrace
134.5 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Temple Terrace.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Temple Terrace.

  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

    160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples

    8.6 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 582: Fowler Avenue, Temple Terrace

    1423 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 582 West: Fowler Avenue, Temple Terrace

    1796 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Fowler Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Fowler Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North 56th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North 56th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mission Hills Avenue

    1366 ft · 51 sec · Mission Hills Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Ridgedale Road

    1634 ft · 56 sec · Ridgedale Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ridgedale Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Temple Terrace.

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
161 mi · 60%
I 10 East
87.6 mi · 33%
South I 75
8.57 mi · 3%
Mahan Drive
6.53 mi · 2%
East Fowler Avenue
2.19 mi · 1%
North 56th Street
1.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I-75 South

Merge slight left

161 mi · 02h 52m

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68 mi
201.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alachua
02h 29m from Tallahassee
Leave By
7:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tallahassee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Temple Terrace.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Temple Terrace?

The road trip is about 269.4 miles (433.5 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

Alachua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.8 miles from Tallahassee and 134.5 miles from Temple Terrace.

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

The direct path is about 201.4 miles (324.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 68 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 7:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.41 one way or $78.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tallahassee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Temple Terrace.

Stop Ideas Near Alachua

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

15 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

25 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

68 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

77 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Temple Terrace. Straight-line distance: 201.41 mi (324.14 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Temple Terrace

#2 Temple Terrace

City in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States

Population26,808
Coordinates28.0353000, -82.3892600
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Temple Terrace (-82.38926, 28.0353)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 433 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.5 gal
35.98 L · about $39.41
Round trip
$78.81
19 gal · 71.96 L
Estimated CO2
84.4 kg one way
Round trip: 168.9 kg / 372 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $39.41 $78.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.66 $87.32
Premium $4.90 $46.51 $93.02
Diesel $4.35 $41.32 $82.65

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and Temple Terrace. The current time is 12:20:47.

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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.