Trip from Tallahassee, FL to Auburndale, FL

Drive Time

5h 14m

Distance

269.4 mi

433 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 1m ★

6 AM

5h 14m

8 AM

5h 41m

10 AM

5h 23m

12 PM

5h 21m

3 PM

5h 25m

5 PM

5h 40m

8 PM

5h 6m

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

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Auburndale, FL

Arian Fernandez

Trip Overview

Traveling from Tallahassee to Auburndale covers 269.4 miles and typically takes about 5 hours and 14 minutes. Because the journey is relatively straightforward, it works perfectly as a one-day trip, though you should budget approximately $45 for fuel. You will primarily navigate via I-10, I-75, and FL-33 to reach your destination in the heart of Florida. Since this route is highly efficient, you won't need to worry about an overnight split unless you prefer a more leisurely pace. It is a practical, highway-focused drive that connects the capital region directly to the central part of the state, making it a reliable option for those looking to reach their destination without unnecessary detours.

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

134.7 miles from Tallahassee, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a very consistent experience on this journey, as 91 percent of the route consists of highway driving. You will spend the bulk of your time on major interstates, including a significant 107.2-mile stretch on I-75 that serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the trip. While the road starts with the flow of I-10 and I-75, the character shifts slightly as you transition onto FL-33 to finish the final leg of your drive. Because this is a high-speed, interstate-heavy route, you can maintain a steady rhythm behind the wheel for most of the day. It is a functional, no-nonsense path designed for getting you from point A to point B as quickly as possible.

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

There are about 30 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 107.2 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 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Pensacola Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 269.4 miles you will encounter 18 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 (East Pensacola Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 90 / East Tennessee Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 203 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Pensacola Street

Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

Navigation decision point

0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 90 / East Tennessee Street

Turn right onto US 90 / East Tennessee Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

203 mi into trip | ~3h 45m in | Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

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

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

222.3 mi into trip | ~4h 5m in

Take the exit toward US 27, FL 19: Tavares, Clermont

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 289 Toward US 27, FL 19: Tavares, Clermont

226.8 mi into trip | ~4h 13m in | FL 19

Turn right onto FL 19

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Tallahassee, FL and Auburndale, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando and Clermont.

Florida's Turnpike South

203 mi in | ~3h 45m | via Florida's Turnpike

Orlando

203 mi in | ~3h 45m | via Florida's Turnpike

Clermont

222.3 mi in | ~4h 5m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	107.2 mi	1h 54m
I 10	86.9 mi	1h 33m
FL 33	21.2 mi	27m
Florida's Turnpike	19.2 mi	20m
Mahan Drive	6.5 mi	11m
FL 19	6.1 mi	9m
Commonwealth Avenue North	5.3 mi	7m
US 27	3.5 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 107.2 mi, about 1h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 27; FL 61

181 ft · 8 sec · South Monroe Street

Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · East Pensacola Street

Turn left onto CR 1555

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Franklin Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto US 90

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 90

6.5 mi · 11 min · Mahan Drive

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 10 East: Lake City Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 10

87 mi · 1 hr 33 min · I 10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec

Exit 296A Toward I-75 South: Tampa

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike

19 mi · 20 min · Florida's Turnpike

Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 289 Toward US 27, FL 19: Tavares, Clermont Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · this road

Exit 289 Toward US 27, FL 19: Tavares, Clermont

Merge onto US 27

3.5 mi · 4 min · US 27

Turn right onto O'Brien Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · O'Brien Road

Turn right onto FL 19

6.1 mi · 9 min · FL 19

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto FL 50; FL 33

0.3 mi · 48 sec · West Orange Street

Continue on FL 33

21 mi · 27 min · FL 33

Enter roundabout onto FL 33

135 ft · 2 sec · Commonwealth Avenue North

Continue on FL 33

5.3 mi · 7 min · Commonwealth Avenue North

Turn left onto FL 559

1.8 mi · 2 min · Broadway Boulevard Southeast

Turn right onto FL 559

1.0 mi · 1 min · FL 559

Continue on this road

3.6 mi · 5 min · this road

Use the left / none lanes.

Continue on Polk City Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Polk City Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on Polk City Road

158 ft · 3 sec · Polk City Road

Continue on Lake Ariana Boulevard

1.4 mi · 2 min · Lake Ariana Boulevard

Continue on Main Street North

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Main Street North

Enter roundabout

0.2 mi · 34 sec

Continue

150 ft · 5 sec

Turn slight right onto North Bartow Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · North Bartow Avenue

Arrive at destination

North Bartow Avenue

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 5-hour and 14-minute travel time, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Leaving early in the day is your best strategy to avoid potential congestion on the heavier interstate corridors. Keep in mind that with $45 allocated for gas, you have the flexibility to adjust your speed and stops without stressing your budget. Since the longest stretch spans over 100 miles, ensure your vehicle is prepped for sustained highway speeds before you depart. Pay close attention to your navigation when switching from the major interstates to the FL-33 exit, as this transition is the most critical point for staying on track.

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 134.7 miles from Tallahassee, FL, or about 2h 31m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.2 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 134.7 miles or 2h 31m 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 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Auburndale, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Tallahassee, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 269.4 miles and 5h 14m.

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.

The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 107.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 134.7 mi from Tallahassee, FL · 2h 31m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Orlando, FL

135 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.

Popular next leg

Orlando, FL to Auburndale, FL

46.4 mi · 1h

Pacing Suggestions

Lake City, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 134.7 miles from Tallahassee, 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 107.2 miles.

Arriving in Auburndale, FL

The final approach into Auburndale, 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 Auburndale, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$45.00 one way

$90.01 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 94 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$48.75	$97.49
premium	$4.90	$51.93	$103.86
diesel	$5.64	$59.85	$119.70

Estimated Tolls: $1.35

Florida's Turnpike (19.2 mi) $1.35

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$45

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 94.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	80.8	0	$28.29	$12.93
Efficient EV	67.4	0	$23.57	$10.78
EV Truck/SUV	107.8	1	$37.72	$17.24

Gas CO2

94 kg

EV CO2

32 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Tallahassee, FL

Afternoon in Tallahassee on Sunday

Local time

4:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Auburndale, FL

Afternoon in Auburndale on Sunday

Local time

4:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

3 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

5h 14m 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 Auburndale, FL covers 269.4 miles and takes about 5h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, I 10, FL 33. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 134.7 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 $45.00 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.

Between Tallahassee, FL and Auburndale, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando and Clermont.

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Trip from Tallahassee, FL to Auburndale, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Auburndale, FL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Tallahassee, FL

Auburndale, FL

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 14m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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