Trip from Lake Panasoffkee, FL to Tallahassee, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 56m

Distance

211.6 mi

340 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

36 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 43m ★

6 AM

3h 56m

8 AM

4h 22m

10 AM

4h 5m

12 PM

4h 3m

3 PM

4h 6m

5 PM

4h 21m

8 PM

3h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lake Panasoffkee, FL to Tallahassee, FL covers 211.6 miles and takes about 3h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, I 10, Mahan Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 114.4 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.05 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

105.8 miles from Lake Panasoffkee, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 56m. Total distance: 211.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 56m highway drive covering 211.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and I 10. The longest continuous stretch is about 114.4 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 114.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 10. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near CR 470.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 211.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (CR 470): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

0.4 mi into trip | ~2m in | CR 470

Turn right onto CR 470

Navigation decision point

6

0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 75 North: Ocala

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 75 North: Ocala

5

0.9 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 75

Merge onto I 75

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

8

115.3 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in

Take the exit toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 435 Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

8

115.4 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Tallahassee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	114.4 mi	2h 2m
I 10	87.7 mi	1h 34m
Mahan Drive	6.7 mi	11m
East Tennessee Street	0.6 mi	1m
North Franklin Boulevard	0.5 mi	1m
County Road 527 North	0.3 mi	1m
East Pensacola Street	0.2 mi	<1m
CR 470	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 114.4 mi, about 2h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Panasoffkee, FL and Tallahassee, FL.

1

Start on this road

0.2 mi · 1 min · this road

2

Continue on County Road 527 North

0.3 mi · 1 min · County Road 527 North

3

Turn right onto CR 470

0.2 mi · 20 sec · CR 470

4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward I 75 North: Ocala Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5

Merge onto I 75

114 mi · 2 hr 2 min · I 75

Use the straight lane.

6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 15 sec

Exit 435 Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 30 sec

Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

8

Merge onto I 10

88 mi · 1 hr 34 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Turn left onto US 90

6.7 mi · 11 min · Mahan Drive

Use the left lane.

10

Continue on US 90

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

11

Turn left onto CR 1555

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

Use the left lane.

12

Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

13

Turn left onto CR 1559

210 ft · 9 sec · South Calhoun Street

14

Turn right onto US 27

339 ft · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

15

Turn right onto US 27; FL 61

31 ft · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

16

Arrive at destination

US 27; FL 61

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 105.8 miles from Lake Panasoffkee, FL, or about 1h 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 114.4 miles.

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 47 miles or 52m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 105.8 miles or 1h 55m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 8m

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 Lake Panasoffkee, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lake Panasoffkee, FL

This is one driving day of about 211.6 miles and 3h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Lake Panasoffkee, FL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 114.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 105.8 mi from Lake Panasoffkee, FL · 1h 55m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Live Oak, FL

106 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

Citra, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake City, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 105.8 miles from Lake Panasoffkee, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 114.4 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Catalina Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tallahassee, Florida

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 211.6

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18509991559

The Power Plant Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Tallahassee, Florida

0.4 mi

The Sweet Shop Cafe & Lounge

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Tallahassee, Florida

0.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Lucky Goat Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tallahassee, Florida

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 211.6

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+18505979737

Visit website

La Florida Coffee & Wine

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tallahassee, Florida

0.2 mi

Argonaut Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tallahassee, Florida

0.3 mi

Catalina Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 211.6

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18509991559

The Power Plant Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 211.6

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+18505366821

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 211.6

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–7 pm

Visit website

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 30.2

Ocala, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 30.2

Ocala, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 105.8

Lake City, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EvGateway Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 45.3

Reddick, Florida

Hours: 5 am–1 pm

+19499452000

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 211.6

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+18505659955

Mission San Luis

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 211.6

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18502456406

Visit website

Secrets Escape Rooms - Tallahassee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 211.6

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 12–9 pm

+18505366529

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.05 one way

$70.09 round trip

$4.15/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$38.83	$77.66
premium	$4.90	$41.37	$82.73
diesel	$4.35	$36.75	$73.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 75.1 kg one way.

EV Charging Along Route

36 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Seafood Dock - Tesla Supercharger

Gainesville, FL

Tesla

23 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Ocala, FL

Tesla

20 DCFC

Santa Fe Crossings - Tesla Supercharger (Wawa)

Alachua, FL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Gainesville, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Alachua Towne Centre - Tesla Supercharger

Alachua, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Busy Bee - Tesla Supercharger

Lake City, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Busy Bee - Tesla Supercharger

Live Oak, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Butler Town Center - Tesla Supercharger

Gainesville, FL

Tesla

10 DCFC

Tesla: 14 Blink Network: 5 EV Connect: 4 ChargePoint Network: 4 eVgo Network: 2 Non-Networked: 2 FPLEV: 2 IN_CHARGE: 1 EVGATEWAY: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	63.5	0	$22.22	$10.16
Efficient EV	52.9	0	$18.51	$8.46
EV Truck/SUV	84.6	1	$29.62	$13.54

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lake Panasoffkee, FL

Morning in Lake Panasoffkee on Saturday

Local time

9:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tallahassee, FL

Morning in Tallahassee on Saturday

Local time

9:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

80°F

Live Oak, FL

106 mi in

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

22 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 56m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lake Panasoffkee, FL to Tallahassee, FL covers 211.6 miles and takes about 3h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, I 10, Mahan Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 105.8 miles from Lake Panasoffkee, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 211.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (CR 470): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Lake Panasoffkee, FL to Tallahassee, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Tallahassee, FL

Nearby Places

Catalina Cafe

Lucky Goat Coffee

Catalina Cafe

The Power Plant Cafe

The Sweet Shop Cafe & Lounge

Halisi Africa

Starbucks Coffee Company

LeRoc Bistro

Honest Living Tea House

Bruegger's Bagels

Lucky Goat Coffee

La Florida Coffee & Wine

Argonaut Coffee

Foxtail Coffee Co. & Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream - SoMo Walls

Ground Ops Roastery + Bakehouse

Lucky Goat Coffee

RedEye Coffee - Midtown

Midtown Reader & the Piebrary

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

EvGateway Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

Blink Charging Station

Cascades Park

Goodies Eatery

Capital Cascades Trail Park

Scott Springs Park

Tomahawks 51

Kavakaze

Mission San Luis

Secrets Escape Rooms - Tallahassee

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lake Panasoffkee, FL

Tallahassee, FL

Same local time

22 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 56m on the road

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