How far is Tallahassee, FL from Three Lakes, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Three Lakes, FL is about 495.1 miles (796.8 km), with a travel time of about 09h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 407.2 miles (655.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 05m.
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.
In the US state of Florida, Windermere is a town located in Orange County.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Three Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Three Lakes.
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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
261 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
28.7 mi · 32 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward Southwest 120th Street
1993 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest 120th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Southwest 120th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 127th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Southwest 127th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 127th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Three Lakes.
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
261 mi · 04h 43m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tallahassee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Three Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Three Lakes?
The road trip is about 495.1 miles (796.8 km) and usually takes 09h 05m 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?
Windermere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 247.9 miles from Tallahassee and 247.2 miles from Three Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 407.2 miles (655.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.9 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 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 $72.47 one way or $144.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 155.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tallahassee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Three Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Windermere
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Windermere.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Three Lakes. Straight-line distance: 407.19 mi (655.31 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Three Lakes
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 15,047 |
| Coordinates | 25.6420500, -80.3983900 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Three Lakes (-80.39839, 25.64205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 797 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 10m |
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 | $72.47 | $144.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $80.29 | $160.58 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $85.53 | $171.07 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $75.99 | $151.99 |
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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