Origin
Tallahassee, FL
Morning in Tallahassee on Wednesday
Local time
9:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tallahassee, FL to Alturas, FL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 44m
Distance
285.8 mi
460 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 31m
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6 AM
5h 44m
8 AM
6h 11m
10 AM
5h 54m
12 PM
5h 51m
3 PM
5h 55m
5 PM
6h 9m
8 PM
5h 36m
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 Tallahassee, FL to Alturas, FL covers 285.8 miles and takes about 5h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Pensacola Street, South Franklin Boulevard, East Tennessee Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.49 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
142.9 miles from Tallahassee, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 5h 44m drive with frequent turns across 285.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Pensacola Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 44m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tallahassee, FL to Alturas, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Pensacola Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Franklin Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Tennessee Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mahan Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 27 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Pensacola Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee, FL and Alturas, FL.
1
Start on South Monroe Street
180 ft
·
8 sec
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South Monroe Street
2
Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Pensacola Street
3
Turn left onto South Franklin Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Franklin Boulevard
4
Turn right onto East Tennessee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tennessee Street
5
Continue on Mahan Drive
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Mahan Drive
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Lake City
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 East: Lake City
7
Merge slight left
87 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
I-75 South: Tampa
9
Merge slight left
107 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
10
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 27, FL 19: Tavares, Clermont
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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US 27, FL 19: Tavares, Clermont
12
Continue on US 27, FL 19: Tavares, Clermont
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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US 27, FL 19: Tavares, Clermont
13
Merge slight left
3.5 mi
·
4 min
14
Turn right onto O'Brien Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
O'Brien Road
15
Turn right
6.1 mi
·
9 min
16
Turn left onto West Orange Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Orange Street
17
Continue straight
21 mi
·
27 min
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Commonwealth Avenue North
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
Commonwealth Avenue North
19
Exit the roundabout onto Commonwealth Avenue North
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Commonwealth Avenue North
20
Turn right onto Berkley Road
8.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Berkley Road
21
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
22
Turn right onto Recker Highway
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Recker Highway
23
Turn left onto Lake Shipp Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Shipp Drive
24
Continue on Snively Avenue
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Snively Avenue
25
At the end of the road, turn left
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
26
Turn right onto Alturas Road North
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Alturas Road North
27
Continue on East Central Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Central Avenue
28
Arrive at your destination
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 142.9 miles from Tallahassee, FL, or about 2h 52m 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.9 miles or 2h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alturas, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Tallahassee, 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 Tallahassee, FL
This is one driving day of about 285.8 miles and 5h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tallahassee, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 142.9 mi from Tallahassee, FL · 2h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
143 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 142.9 miles from Tallahassee, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alturas, FL
The final approach into Alturas, 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 Alturas, 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
$45.49 one way
$90.98 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $49.49 | $98.97 |
| premium | $4.72 | $53.14 | $106.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $63.10 | $126.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.7 | 1 | $30.01 | $13.72 |
| Efficient EV | 71.5 | 0 | $25.01 | $11.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 114.3 | 1 | $40.01 | $18.29 |
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% 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
Alturas, FL
Morning in Alturas on Wednesday
Local time
9:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
19 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
5h 44m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Tallahassee, FL to Alturas, FL covers 285.8 miles and takes about 5h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Pensacola Street, South Franklin Boulevard, East Tennessee Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 142.9 miles from Tallahassee, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.49 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 44m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tallahassee, FL to Alturas, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tallahassee, FL to Alturas, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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