Origin
Kendall, FL
Morning in Kendall on Monday
Local time
9:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kendall, FL to Tallahassee, FL
Drive Time
7h 34m
Distance
500.4 mi
805 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$84
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 25m
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6 AM
7h 35m
8 AM
7h 54m
10 AM
7h 42m
12 PM
7h 40m
3 PM
7h 43m
5 PM
7h 53m
8 PM
7h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kendall, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kendall, FL to Tallahassee, FL covers 500.4 miles and takes about 7h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southwest 98th Street, South Dixie Highway, Dadeland Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $83.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
250.2 miles from Kendall, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 500.4 miles and 7h 34m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Southwest 98th Street and South Dixie Highway.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southwest 98th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 7h 34m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 34m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kendall, FL to Tallahassee, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest 98th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Dixie Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dadeland Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest 88th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 826 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Palmetto Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Express Lanes | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 860 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Southwest 98th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kendall, FL and Tallahassee, FL.
1
Start on South Dixie Highway
13 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Dixie Highway
2
Turn right
115 ft
·
11 sec
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest 98th Street
108 ft
·
5 sec
·
Southwest 98th Street
4
Turn left onto South Dixie Highway
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
South Dixie Highway
5
Turn left onto Dadeland Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Dadeland Boulevard
6
Turn left onto Southwest 88th Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Southwest 88th Street
7
Take the ramp slight right toward SR 826 North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 826 North
8
Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Palmetto Expressway
9
Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Express Lanes
10
Take the exit slight right toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Gardens Drive
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Gardens Drive
11
Merge slight right
1.6 mi
·
1 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando
13
Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
14
Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
15
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
261 mi
·
4 hr 43 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
16
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike
17
Merge slight left
107 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 10 West: Tallahassee
20
Merge slight right
88 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
21
Turn left onto Mahan Drive
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Mahan Drive
22
Continue on East Tennessee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tennessee Street
23
Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Franklin Boulevard
24
Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Pensacola Street
25
Turn left onto South Calhoun Street
210 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Calhoun Street
26
Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway
338 ft
·
12 sec
·
Apalachee Parkway
27
Turn right onto South Monroe Street
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Monroe Street
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 250.2 miles from Kendall, FL, or about 3h 47m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 110 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 250.2 miles or 3h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tallahassee, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kendall, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kendall, FL
This is one driving day of about 500.4 miles and 7h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 110 miles from Kendall, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 250.2 mi from Kendall, FL · 3h 47m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
165 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Meal stop
330 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 110 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 250.2 miles from Kendall, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tallahassee, FL
The final approach into Tallahassee, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Tallahassee, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$83.59 one way
$167.18 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
175 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $90.54 | $181.09 |
| premium | $4.90 | $96.46 | $192.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $111.17 | $222.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$84
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$109–$134
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 175.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $53 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 150.1 | 1 | $52.54 | $24.02 |
| Efficient EV | 125.1 | 1 | $43.79 | $20.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 200.2 | 2 | $70.06 | $32.03 |
Gas CO2
175 kg
EV CO2
59 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Tallahassee, FL
Morning in Tallahassee on Monday
Local time
9:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 34m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kendall, FL to Tallahassee, FL covers 500.4 miles and takes about 7h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southwest 98th Street, South Dixie Highway, Dadeland Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 250.2 miles from Kendall, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $83.59 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 34m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kendall, FL to Tallahassee, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kendall, FL to Tallahassee, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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