How far is West Little River, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from West Little River, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 478.3 miles (769.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 401 miles (645.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 28m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 14m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Orange County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Little River and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Little River and Tallahassee.
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Start on Northwest 91st Street
102 m · 20 sec · Northwest 91st Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 23rd Avenue
1326 ft · 40 sec · Northwest 23rd Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 95th Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Northwest 95th Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 6th Avenue
52 m · 3 sec · Northwest 6th Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale
1028 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
2242 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
263.9 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 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 Little River and Tallahassee.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
264 mi · 04h 47m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving West Little River and Sunny near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Little River to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 478.3 miles (769.7 km) and usually takes 07h 14m 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?
Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 237.6 miles from West Little River and 240.7 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 401 miles (645.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.3 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 $70.02 one way or $140.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 150 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around West Little River and Sunny near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Oakland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
Minneola City Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakland.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Little River and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 401.02 mi (645.38 km).
#1 West Little River
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 34,699 |
| Coordinates | 25.8570400, -80.2369900 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 770 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 58m |
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 | $70.02 | $140.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $77.58 | $155.16 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $82.64 | $165.29 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $73.43 | $146.86 |
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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