Drive or Fly: Citrus Hills, FL to Tallahassee, FL?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for GNV–TLH. At 175 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 52m

Distance

175.9 mi

Total Cost

$74

CO2

71 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$39

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 53m

19m in the air

Air Distance

154 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

39 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Citrus Hills, FL → GNV 84m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 19m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TLH → Tallahassee, FL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Citrus Hills, FL GNV — Gainesville Regional Airport 56 mi, ~84m drive

Tallahassee, FL TLH — Tallahassee International Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between GNV and TLH. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

6h 7m

4h 55m on road

Total Cost

$17

CO2

9 kg

Route

Greyhound US0761S

Door-to-Door Timeline

Citrus Hills, FL → Ocala Bus Stop (OCF6) 37m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 295m

Arrival 10m

Tallahassee (CK Steele Bus Plaza) (TAL6) → Tallahassee, FL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $17) $17

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From OCF6 — Ocala Bus Stop 24 mi, ~37m drive

To TAL6 — Tallahassee (CK Steele Bus Plaza) 0 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	3h 52m	3h 53m	6h 7m
Total cost (1 person)	$74	$126	$17
Carbon footprint	71 kg CO₂	39 kg CO₂	9 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

175.9 mi 3h 52m

via US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate, US 19; US 98, US 27

Alternative (+12 min)

208.6 mi 4h 4m

via I 10, I 75, FL 200

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Citrus Hills, FL to Tallahassee, FL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.