How far is Tallahassee, FL from West Little River, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to West Little River, FL is about 474.4 miles (763.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 401 miles (645.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
474.38 mi
08h 44m
Flight
401.02 mi
645.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
401.02 mi
Kilometers
645.38 km
Flight Time
00h 48m

Driving Distance

Road route
474.38 mi
Kilometers
763.44 km
Drive Time
08h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 08h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Little River
Thu, Apr 23, 10:39 AM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-04-23T01:55
Arrive West Little River
Thu, Apr 23, 10:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
08h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:44 PM to 4:14 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tallahassee
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Oakland
FL

Town in Orange County, Florida, United States

From Tallahassee
237.5 mi
04h 22m
To West Little River
236.9 mi
04h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and West Little River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and West Little River.

  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

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    264.2 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    752 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 95th Street

    1178 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Northwest 95th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Northwest 95th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Northwest 23rd Avenue

    1326 ft · 40 sec · Northwest 23rd Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Northwest 91st Street

    102 m · 15 sec · Northwest 91st Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 91st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and West Little River.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
132 mi · 28%
Florida's Turnpike South
132 mi · 28%
I-75 South
108 mi · 23%
I 10 East
87.6 mi · 18%
Mahan Drive
6.53 mi · 1%
I 95 South
3.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

264 mi · 04h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 44m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.4 mi
401 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
04h 22m from Tallahassee
Leave By
6:32 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Cloudy near West Little River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to West Little River?

The road trip is about 474.4 miles (763.4 km) and usually takes 08h 44m 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?

Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 237.5 miles from Tallahassee and 236.9 miles from West Little River.

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

The direct path is about 401 miles (645.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.4 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 $69.44 one way or $138.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 148.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallahassee and Mostly Cloudy near West Little River.

Stop Ideas Near Oakland

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Oakland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
Minneola City Hall
Meeting point 6.1 mi away

Minneola City Hall

Minneola , FL
800 US-27, Minneola, FL 34715
Rating 4.4/5 28 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 4.4 mi away

City Hall

Winter Garden , FL
W Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Rating 4.0/5 6 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakland.

RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

25 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

28 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Kissimmee

37 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sanford

44 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and West Little River. Straight-line distance: 401.02 mi (645.38 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
West Little River

#2 West Little River

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population34,699
Coordinates25.8570400, -80.2369900
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: West Little River (-80.23699, 25.85704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 763 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.74 gal
63.37 L · about $69.44
Round trip
$138.88
33.48 gal · 126.74 L
Estimated CO2
148.8 kg one way
Round trip: 297.5 kg / 656 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $69.44 $138.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $76.94 $153.87
Premium $4.90 $81.96 $163.92
Diesel $4.35 $72.82 $145.64

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and West Little River. The current time is 01:55:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.