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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Quick Snapshot
Road
478.28 mi
07h 14m
Flight
401.02 mi
645.38 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
401.02 mi
Kilometers
645.38 km
Flight Time
00h 48m

Driving Distance

Road route
478.28 mi
Kilometers
769.71 km
Drive Time
07h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Thu, Apr 23, 7:40 AM EDT
Return by in West Little River
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Little River
2026-04-23T00:25
Arrive Tallahassee
Thu, Apr 23, 7:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:14 PM to 2:44 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Little River
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Oakland
FL

Town in Orange County, Florida, United States

From West Little River
237.6 mi
03h 37m
To Tallahassee
240.7 mi
03h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph E
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Northwest 91st Street

    102 m · 20 sec · Northwest 91st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northwest 23rd Avenue

    1326 ft · 40 sec · Northwest 23rd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northwest 95th Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Northwest 95th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northwest 6th Avenue

    52 m · 3 sec · Northwest 6th Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale

    1028 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    2242 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike

    263.9 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  22. 22

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
371 mi · 78%
I 10 West
88 mi · 18%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 1%
I 95 North
3.86 mi · 1%
Northwest 95th Street
1.78 mi
SR 826 West
0.8 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.3 mi
401 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
03h 37m from West Little River
Leave By
9:32 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Oakland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
Minneola City Hall
Meeting point 6 mi away

Minneola City Hall

Minneola , FL
800 US-27, Minneola, FL 34715
Rating 4.4/5 28 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 4.5 mi away

City Hall

Winter Garden , FL
W Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Rating 4.0/5 6 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakland.

RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

25 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

28 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Kissimmee

37 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sanford

44 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

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).

West Little River

#1 West Little River

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population34,699
Coordinates25.8570400, -80.2369900
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Northwest 91st Street (-80.236996, 25.857222)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 770 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
16.88 gal
63.89 L · about $70.02
Round trip
$140.04
33.76 gal · 127.78 L
Estimated CO2
150 kg one way
Round trip: 300 kg / 661 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Little River and Tallahassee. The current time is 00:25:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.