The drive from Tallahassee, FL to Macclenny, FL covers 136.6 miles and takes about 2h 36m 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, FL 121 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 126 miles on I 10.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.74 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
68.3 miles from Tallahassee, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 20m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 36m. Total distance: 136.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 36m highway drive covering 136.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and Mahan Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 126 miles on I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 126 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
204 ft72 ft
Total Climb
256 ft
Total Descent
328 ft
Highest Point
204 ft
Elevation Range
133 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Mahan Drive. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Pensacola Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Tallahassee, FL to Macclenny, FL is easy. At 2h 36m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|East Pensacola Street
Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.8 mi into trip|~2m in|US 90 / East Tennessee Street
Turn right onto US 90 / East Tennessee Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.9 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 East: Lake City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 10 East: Lake City
5
8.6 mi into trip|~16m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
134.6 mi into trip|~2h 31m in
Take the exit toward FL 121: Macclenny, Lake Butler
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 335
Toward FL 121: Macclenny, Lake Butler
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
126 mi
2h 15m
Mahan Drive
6.5 mi
11m
FL 121
1.3 mi
2m
East Tennessee Street
0.6 mi
1m
South Franklin Boulevard
0.5 mi
1m
South 5th Street
0.4 mi
<1m
East Pensacola Street
0.3 mi
<1m
South Boulevard West
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 126 mi, about 2h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee, FL and Macclenny, FL.
1
Start on US 27; FL 61
181 ft·8 sec·South Monroe Street
2
Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
0.3 mi·46 sec·East Pensacola Street
3
Turn left onto CR 1555
0.5 mi·1 min·South Franklin Boulevard
4
Turn right onto US 90
0.6 mi·1 min·East Tennessee Street
5
Continue on US 90
6.5 mi·11 min·Mahan Drive
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 10 East: Lake CityUse the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 10
126 mi·2 hr 15 min·I 10
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 335Toward FL 121: Macclenny, Lake Butler
9
Turn right onto FL 121
1.3 mi·2 min·FL 121
10
Turn right onto South Boulevard West
445 ft·23 sec·South Boulevard West
11
Turn left onto FL 228
0.4 mi·57 sec·South 5th Street
12
Arrive at destination
FL 228
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.3 miles from Tallahassee, FL, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 126 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 30 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.3 miles or 1h 20m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Macclenny, 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 136.6 miles and 2h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 10 for about 126 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68.3 mi from Tallahassee, FL
· 1h 20m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41
0
$14.34
$6.56
Efficient EV
34.2
0
$11.95
$5.46
EV Truck/SUV
54.6
0
$19.12
$8.74
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Tallahassee, FL
Afternoon
in Tallahassee on Friday
Local time
3:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Macclenny, FL
Afternoon
in Macclenny on Friday
Local time
3:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Monticello, FL
68 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
27 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
2h 36m 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 Tallahassee, FL to Macclenny, FL covers 136.6 miles and takes about 2h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Mahan Drive, FL 121. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.3 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 $21.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Tallahassee, FL to Macclenny, FL is easy. At 2h 36m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Pensacola Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 90 / East Tennessee Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Tallahassee, FL to Macclenny, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 72 ft to 204 ft elevation with about 256 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
