How far is Tallahassee, FL from Windermere, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Windermere, FL is about 249.2 miles (401.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.8 miles (342.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m 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 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alachua 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 Windermere.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Windermere.
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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
40.7 mi · 44 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 50: Ocoee
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 50 East: Ocoee
718 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Colonial Drive
2627 ft · 54 sec · West Colonial Drive
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Turn right onto Maguire Road
3 mi · 6 min · Maguire Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Maguire Road
2320 ft · 47 sec · Maguire Road
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Continue on Main Street
2992 ft · 60 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
23 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
124 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Main Street
71 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
112 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Windermere.
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
107 mi · 01h 55m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Windermere.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Windermere?
The road trip is about 249.2 miles (401.1 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?
High Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.6 miles from Tallahassee and 124.6 miles from Windermere.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.8 miles (342.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.46 one way or $72.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Windermere.
Stop Ideas Near High Springs
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 High Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Windermere. Straight-line distance: 212.83 mi (342.51 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Windermere
In the US state of Florida, Windermere is a town located in Orange County.
| Population | 3,571 |
| Coordinates | 28.4955600, -81.5348000 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Windermere (-81.5348, 28.49556)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 401 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $36.46 | $72.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $40.40 | $80.80 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $43.04 | $86.07 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $38.24 | $76.47 |
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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