How far is Tallahassee, FL from Willow Oak, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Willow Oak, FL is about 278.2 miles (447.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221.3 miles (356.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Willow Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Willow Oak.
-
1
Start on South Monroe Street
55 m · 8 sec · South Monroe Street
-
2
Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
1428 ft · 47 sec · East Pensacola Street
-
3
Turn left onto South Franklin Boulevard
2557 ft · 1 min · South Franklin Boulevard
-
4
Turn right onto East Tennessee Street
3230 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street
-
5
Continue on Mahan Drive
6.5 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive
-
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Lake City
1.1 km · 1 min
-
7
Merge slight left
86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
-
9
Merge slight left
114.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward FL 470: Sumterville, Lake Panasoffkee
2015 ft · 51 sec
-
11
Turn sharp left
2.6 mi · 4 min
-
12
At the end of the road, turn left
1598 ft · 27 sec
-
13
Turn right
34.9 mi · 47 min
-
14
Turn left onto US Highway 98 North
13.1 mi · 18 min · US Highway 98 North
-
15
Take the ramp slight right
1.1 km · 1 min
-
16
Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 6 min
-
17
Take the exit slight right toward County Line Road
1697 ft · 43 sec
-
18
Turn right onto County Line Road
6.2 mi · 11 min · County Line Road
-
19
Turn left onto Heritage Trail
109 m · 16 sec · Heritage Trail
-
20
Turn right onto Coronet Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Coronet Road
-
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Road 60
1.5 mi · 2 min · West State Road 60
-
22
Turn left onto Luel Street
691 ft · 30 sec · Luel Street
-
23
Continue on Johnson Road
782 ft · 34 sec · Johnson Road
-
24
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Johnson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Willow Oak.
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
115 mi · 02h 03m
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 Mostly Sunny near Willow Oak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Willow Oak?
The road trip is about 278.2 miles (447.7 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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 139.2 miles from Tallahassee and 138.9 miles from Willow Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221.3 miles (356.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.9 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.73 one way or $81.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Willow Oak.
Stop Ideas Near Alachua
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 Alachua.
Gainesville, Florida
Waldo, Florida
Ocala, Florida
Palatka
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Willow Oak. Straight-line distance: 221.35 mi (356.23 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Willow Oak
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
| Population | 6,732 |
| Coordinates | 27.9161400, -82.0178600 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Willow Oak (-82.01786, 27.91614)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 448 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $40.73 | $81.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.13 | $90.27 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $48.08 | $96.16 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $42.72 | $85.43 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.