How far is Williston Highlands, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Williston Highlands, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.9 miles (207.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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
144.56 mi
02h 35m
Flight
128.87 mi
207.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.87 mi
Kilometers
207.39 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.56 mi
Kilometers
232.65 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Sat, Apr 18, 2:38 AM EDT
Return by in Williston Highlands
Sat, Apr 18, 5:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williston Highlands
2026-04-18T00:02
Arrive Tallahassee
Sat, Apr 18, 2:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williston Highlands
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
Mayo
FL

Municipality in Lafayette, Florida, USA

From Williston Highlands
72.2 mi
01h 17m
To Tallahassee
72.4 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SSW
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 Williston Highlands and Tallahassee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Williston Highlands and Tallahassee.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 6th Street

    784 ft · 41 sec · Northeast 6th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast 140th Avenue

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Northeast 140th Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast 40th Street

    91 m · 14 sec · Northeast 40th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northeast 140th Court

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Northeast 140th Court

  5. 5

    Turn left

    20.8 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    540 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Young Boulevard

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Young Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    13 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Apalachee Parkway

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Apalachee Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Apalachee Parkway

    842 ft · 18 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Apalachee Parkway

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Apalachee Parkway

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williston Highlands 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Young Boulevard
102 mi · 71%
Apalachee Parkway
16.1 mi · 11%
Northeast 140th Avenue
3.49 mi · 2%
Northeast 140th Court
1.36 mi · 1%
Northeast 6th Street
0.15 mi
Main Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Young Boulevard

Continue on Young Boulevard

89.3 mi · 01h 53m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
128.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mayo
01h 17m from Williston Highlands
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Williston Highlands 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 Williston Highlands to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Mayo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.2 miles from Williston Highlands and 72.4 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 128.9 miles (207.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.15 one way or $42.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Williston Highlands and Mostly Sunny near Tallahassee.

Stop Ideas Near Mayo

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

93 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

101 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williston Highlands and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 128.87 mi (207.39 km).

Williston Highlands

#1 Williston Highlands

Census-designated place in Levy County, Florida

Population2,275
Coordinates29.3405200, -82.5415000
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast 6th Street (-82.541407, 29.341001)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.1 gal
19.31 L · about $21.15
Round trip
$42.31
10.2 gal · 38.62 L
Estimated CO2
45.3 kg one way
Round trip: 90.6 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $21.15 $42.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.44 $46.88
Premium $4.90 $24.97 $49.94
Diesel $4.35 $22.18 $44.37

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 Williston Highlands and Tallahassee. The current time is 00:02:45.

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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.