How far is Tallahassee, FL from West Palm Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to West Palm Beach, FL is about 415 miles (667.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 363.2 miles (584.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 16m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 38m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Sumter County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and West Palm Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and West Palm Beach.
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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
192 mi · 3 hr 26 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 706: Jupiter
2715 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Indiantown Road
152 m · 19 sec · Indiantown Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
16 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 704: Okeechobee Boulevard, Downtown
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Okeechobee Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Okeechobee Boulevard
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Turn slight left
597 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto South Tamarind Avenue
3163 ft · 2 min · South Tamarind Avenue
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Turn right onto Banyan Boulevard
2751 ft · 1 min · Banyan Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Dixie Highway
105 m · 9 sec · North Dixie Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Dixie Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and West Palm Beach.
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
192 mi · 03h 26m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Partly Sunny near West Palm Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to West Palm Beach?
The road trip is about 415 miles (667.9 km) and usually takes 07h 38m 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?
Wildwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 207.7 miles from Tallahassee and 207.4 miles from West Palm Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 363.2 miles (584.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.8 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 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 $60.77 one way or $121.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tallahassee and Partly Sunny near West Palm Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Wildwood
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 Wildwood.
Wildwood, Florida
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Dade City, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and West Palm Beach. Straight-line distance: 363.19 mi (584.5 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Palm Beach
The most populous city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
| Population | 112,782 |
| Coordinates | 26.7153400, -80.0533700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Palm Beach (-80.05337, 26.71534)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 668 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 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 | $60.77 | $121.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $67.33 | $134.66 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $71.73 | $143.45 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $63.73 | $127.46 |
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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