How far is Wildwood, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Wildwood, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 208.8 miles (336.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
208.85 mi
03h 11m
Flight
172.92 mi
278.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.92 mi
Kilometers
278.28 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.85 mi
Kilometers
336.11 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Sun, Apr 19, 4:16 AM EDT
Return by in Wildwood
Sun, Apr 19, 7:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wildwood
2026-04-19T01:04
Arrive Tallahassee
Sun, Apr 19, 4:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wildwood
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lake City
FL

County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States

From Wildwood
103 mi
01h 35m
To Tallahassee
105.9 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph W
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wildwood and Tallahassee.

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Street

    918 ft · 40 sec · Mill Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Kilgore Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Kilgore Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    2008 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    105.8 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  7. 7

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kilgore Street
108 mi · 52%
I 10 West
88 mi · 42%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 3%
East Tennessee Street
0.62 mi
North Franklin Boulevard
0.49 mi
East Pensacola Street
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Kilgore Street

Merge slight left

106 mi · 01h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
172.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake City
01h 35m from Wildwood
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Wildwood and Partly Sunny near Tallahassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wildwood to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 208.8 miles (336.1 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103 miles from Wildwood and 105.9 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.57 one way or $61.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Wildwood and Partly Sunny near Tallahassee.

Stop Ideas Near Lake City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake City, 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 Lake City.

BUS

Waldo, Florida

64 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

67 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Jacksonville

90 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
RAIL

Palatka

113 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wildwood and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 172.92 mi (278.28 km).

Wildwood

#1 Wildwood

Human settlement in Sumter County, Florida, United States of America

Population7,659
Coordinates28.8654200, -82.0405800
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Mill Street (-82.041165, 28.865621)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.37 gal
27.9 L · about $30.57
Round trip
$61.14
14.74 gal · 55.8 L
Estimated CO2
65.5 kg one way
Round trip: 131 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $30.57 $61.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.87 $67.75
Premium $4.90 $36.08 $72.17
Diesel $4.35 $32.06 $64.12

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Wildwood and Tallahassee. The current time is 01:04:17.

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.