How far is West Park, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from West Park, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.69 mi
02h 14m
Flight
124.32 mi
200.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.32 mi
Kilometers
200.08 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.69 mi
Kilometers
237.69 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Sat, Apr 18, 9:11 PM EDT
Return by in West Park
Sat, Apr 18, 11:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Park
2026-04-18T18:56
Arrive Tallahassee
Sat, Apr 18, 9:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Park
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Live Oak
FL

County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States

From West Park
72.5 mi
01h 07m
To Tallahassee
75.2 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Park and Tallahassee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Park and Tallahassee.

  1. 1

    Start on Northwest 55th Street

    3095 ft · 1 min · Northwest 55th Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    37 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Newberry Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Newberry Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lake City

    2013 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    46.7 mi · 50 min

  6. 6

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Park and Tallahassee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
88 mi · 60%
I 75 North
47.1 mi · 32%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 5%
West Newberry Road
0.92 mi · 1%
East Tennessee Street
0.62 mi
Northwest 55th Street
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
124.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Live Oak
01h 07m from West Park
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Park and Mostly Sunny near Tallahassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Park to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from West Park and 75.2 miles from Tallahassee.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.61 one way or $43.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Park and Mostly Sunny near Tallahassee.

Stop Ideas Near Live Oak

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Live Oak, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Live Oak.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

96 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

97 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Park and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 124.32 mi (200.08 km).

West Park

#1 West Park

City in Florida, United States of America

Population15,038
Coordinates29.6683000, -82.4017700
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Northwest 55th Street (-82.401516, 29.668299)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.21 gal
19.73 L · about $21.61
Round trip
$43.22
10.42 gal · 39.46 L
Estimated CO2
46.3 kg one way
Round trip: 92.6 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $21.61 $43.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.95 $47.89
Premium $4.90 $25.51 $51.02
Diesel $4.35 $22.66 $45.33

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between West Park and Tallahassee. The current time is 18:56:27.

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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.