How far is West DeLand, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from West DeLand, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 242.2 miles (389.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.3 miles (325.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West DeLand and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West DeLand and Tallahassee.
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Start on Mockingbird Lane
995 ft · 46 sec · Mockingbird Lane
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Turn right onto West Winnemissett Avenue
557 ft · 30 sec · West Winnemissett Avenue
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Turn left onto South Woodward Avenue
1443 ft · 42 sec · South Woodward Avenue
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Turn right onto West Euclid Avenue
2658 ft · 1 min · West Euclid Avenue
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Turn left onto South Spring Garden Avenue
4.6 mi · 7 min · South Spring Garden Avenue
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Turn left onto North US Highway 17
3.9 mi · 6 min · North US Highway 17
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North US Highway 17
42 m · 2 sec · North US Highway 17
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Exit the roundabout onto North US Highway 17
5.5 mi · 7 min · North US Highway 17
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Turn left onto West State Road 40
39.2 mi · 55 min · West State Road 40
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Turn right
9.9 mi · 14 min
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Continue on Northwest 77th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 77th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Lake City
1729 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
77.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Turn left onto Mahan Drive
6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive
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Continue on East Tennessee Street
3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street
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Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard
2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street
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Turn left onto South Calhoun Street
64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street
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Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway
103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway
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Turn right onto South Monroe Street
9 m · 1 sec · South 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 West DeLand 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 West
Merge slight right
87.7 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West DeLand and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 West DeLand to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 242.2 miles (389.8 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?
Fort White is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.7 miles from West DeLand and 122.5 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.3 miles (325.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 8:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.47 one way or $70.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West DeLand and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Fort White
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 Fort White.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West DeLand and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 202.32 mi (325.6 km).
#1 West DeLand
Census-designated place in Volusia County, Florida
| Population | 3,535 |
| Coordinates | 29.0158200, -81.3331200 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 390 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $35.47 | $70.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.30 | $78.59 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $41.86 | $83.72 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $37.19 | $74.39 |
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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