How far is Tallahassee, FL from Umatilla, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Umatilla, FL is about 225.2 miles (362.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.4 miles (303.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m 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 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Columbia 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 Umatilla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Umatilla.
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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
94.7 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 484: Belleview, Dunnellon
1458 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Southwest 135th Street
5.7 mi · 9 min · Southwest 135th Street
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Continue on Southeast 132nd Street Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 132nd Street Road
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Turn right
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Southeast County Road 42
14.1 mi · 23 min · Southeast County Road 42
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Turn right
7.7 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
695 ft · 25 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Lone Star Street
675 ft · 30 sec · Lone Star Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Trowell Avenue
24 m · 9 sec · North Trowell Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Trowell Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Umatilla.
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
94.7 mi · 01h 42m
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.
Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Sunny near Umatilla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Umatilla?
The road trip is about 225.2 miles (362.5 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?
Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.7 miles from Tallahassee and 112.6 miles from Umatilla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.4 miles (303.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 8:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.98 one way or $65.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallahassee and Sunny near Umatilla.
Stop Ideas Near Lake City
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 Lake City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Umatilla. Straight-line distance: 188.43 mi (303.25 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Umatilla
City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 3,895 |
| Coordinates | 28.9294300, -81.6656300 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Umatilla (-81.66563, 28.92943)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 362 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
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 | $32.98 | $65.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $36.54 | $73.08 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $38.92 | $77.85 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $34.58 | $69.16 |
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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