Origin
Oak Hill, FL
Afternoon in Oak Hill on Saturday
Local time
3:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Hill, 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 3m
Distance
162.2 mi
261 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 52m
★
6 AM
3h 3m
8 AM
3h 26m
10 AM
3h 11m
12 PM
3h 9m
3 PM
3h 12m
5 PM
3h 25m
8 PM
2h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Hill, FL
Jacob Evans
Tallahassee, FL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Oak Hill, FL to Tallahassee, FL covers 162.2 miles and takes about 3h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, Mahan Drive, West Beltway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 148.3 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.82 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
81.1 miles from Oak Hill, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 148.3 mi | 2h 39m |
| Mahan Drive | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| West Beltway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| East Tennessee Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Timuquana Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Franklin Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Pensacola Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cardan Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 148.3 mi, about 2h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Hill, FL and Tallahassee, FL.
1
Start on Aires Road
76 ft
·
8 sec
·
Aires Road
2
Turn left onto Cardan Road
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Cardan Road
3
Turn left onto FL 134
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Timuquana Road
4
Continue on FL 134
478 ft
·
9 sec
·
Jacksonville Heights Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 295
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
West Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 21B
Toward I 10 West: Lake City
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 10
148 mi
·
2 hr 39 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 81.1 miles from Oak Hill, FL, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 148.3 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 36 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.1 miles or 1h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 24m
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 Oak Hill, 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 Oak Hill, FL
This is one driving day of about 162.2 miles and 3h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Oak Hill, 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 10 for about 148.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 81.1 miles from Oak Hill, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 148.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cardan Road
Turn left onto Cardan Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 295 / West Beltway
Merge onto I 295 / West Beltway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
5.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 10 West: Lake City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 21B
Toward I 10 West: Lake City
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.82 one way
$51.64 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $28.08 | $56.17 |
| premium | $4.72 | $30.16 | $60.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.81 | $71.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.7 | 0 | $17.03 | $7.79 |
| Efficient EV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.19 | $6.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.9 | 0 | $22.71 | $10.38 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Tallahassee, FL
Afternoon in Tallahassee on Saturday
Local time
3:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
82°F
Madison, FL
81 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
25 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 3m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
162.2 mi in 3h 3m, mostly highway — 148.3 mi of that is on I 10.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 148.3 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Mahan Drive. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cardan Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 162.2 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: near the start (Cardan Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (I 295 / West Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Tallahassee, FL
Full guide →Tallahassee is the capital city of Florida, in the Florida Panhandle region of the state. In addition to housing the state government, it is a university town home to Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and Tallahassee Community College. Tallahassee has a good selection of restaurants for a city of its size. The universities' theater, art, and music programs, in addition to an active Council of Culture and Arts, also make for an unusually vibrant arts scene.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 3m. Total distance: 162.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 148.3 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cardan Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (I 295 / West Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Tallahassee, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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