How far is Valparaiso, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Valparaiso, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 153.9 miles (247.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Jackson County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valparaiso and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valparaiso and Tallahassee.
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Start on Lincoln Avenue
39 m · 11 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto Nordberg Avenue
751 ft · 36 sec · Nordberg Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Valparaiso Parkway
887 ft · 24 sec · Valparaiso Parkway
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Turn right onto Aurora Street
1989 ft · 1 min · Aurora Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Government Avenue
1875 ft · 48 sec · Government Avenue
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Turn left onto West John Sims Parkway
1.4 mi · 3 min · West John Sims Parkway
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Turn left onto North Partin Drive
17.4 mi · 23 min · North Partin Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2289 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
128.7 mi · 2 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Monroe Street, State Capitol
2580 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Monroe Street
124 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto North Monroe Street
3.7 mi · 9 min · North Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valparaiso and Tallahassee.
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 10 East
Merge slight left
129 mi · 02h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Valparaiso and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valparaiso to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 153.9 miles (247.6 km) and usually takes 02h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Alford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Valparaiso and 77.2 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.52 one way or $45.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Valparaiso and Tallahassee, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Valparaiso and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valparaiso and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 132.41 mi (213.09 km).
#1 Valparaiso
City in Florida
| Population | 5,848 |
| Coordinates | 30.5085300, -86.5027300 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $22.52 | $45.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.96 | $49.91 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $26.59 | $53.17 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $23.62 | $47.24 |
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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