Trip from Tallahassee, FL to Mims, FL

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 10, I 95, West Beltway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 145.8 miles from Tallahassee, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.73 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

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.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

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.

Drive Time

5h 25m

Distance

291.7 mi

469 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 12m ★

6 AM

5h 26m

8 AM

5h 52m

10 AM

5h 35m

12 PM

5h 32m

3 PM

5h 36m

5 PM

5h 51m

8 PM

5h 18m

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 Mims, FL covers 291.7 miles and takes about 5h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 10, I 95, West Beltway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 147.1 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.73 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

145.8 miles from Tallahassee, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 25m highway drive covering 291.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 147.1 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 18 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 147.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 155.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 291.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 155.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 156.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 171.2 miles (I 295 / West Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

155.7 mi into trip | ~2h 54m in

Take the exit toward I 295: Daytona Beach, Savannah

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 356 Toward I 295: Daytona Beach, Savannah

156.1 mi into trip | ~2h 55m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

171.2 mi into trip | ~3h 12m in | I 295 / West Beltway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 / West Beltway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

176.1 mi into trip | ~3h 18m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 61A Toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach

289.7 mi into trip | ~5h 21m in

Take the exit toward FL 46: Sanford, Mims

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

Use the left / right lanes. Exit 223 Toward FL 46: Sanford, Mims

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Tallahassee, FL to Mims, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Savannah along the way.

Savannah

155.7 mi in | ~2h 54m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	147.1 mi	2h 37m
I 95	112.5 mi	2h 1m
West Beltway	19.6 mi	22m
Mahan Drive	6.5 mi	11m
FL 46	1.6 mi	2m
East Tennessee Street	0.6 mi	1m
South Franklin Boulevard	0.5 mi	1m
East Pensacola Street	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 147.1 mi, about 2h 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee, FL and Mims, 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

147 mi · 2 hr 37 min · I 10

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Exit 356 Toward I 295: Daytona Beach, Savannah Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 295

15 mi · 16 min · West Beltway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295

4.9 mi · 5 min · West Beltway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 61A Toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 95

113 mi · 2 hr 1 min · I 95

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Exit 223 Toward FL 46: Sanford, Mims Use the left / right lanes.

Turn left onto FL 46

1.6 mi · 2 min · FL 46

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto US 1

287 ft · 5 sec · US 1

Continue on US 1

274 ft · 13 sec · US 1

Arrive at destination

US 1

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 145.8 miles from Tallahassee, FL, or about 2h 43m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 147.1 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 145.8 miles or 2h 43m 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 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mims, 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 291.7 miles and 5h 25m.

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 10 for about 147.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 145.8 mi from Tallahassee, FL · 2h 43m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jacksonville, FL

146 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

Lake City, FL

Fuel and coffee

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

Jacksonville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 145.8 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 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 147.1 miles.

Arriving in Mims, FL

The final approach into Mims, 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 Mims, 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

$48.73 one way

$97.46 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 102 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$52.78	$105.56
premium	$4.90	$56.23	$112.45
diesel	$5.64	$64.81	$129.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$49

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 102.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	87.5	1	$30.63	$14.00
Efficient EV	72.9	0	$25.52	$11.67
EV Truck/SUV	116.7	1	$40.84	$18.67

Gas CO2

102 kg

EV CO2

34 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Tallahassee, FL

Afternoon in Tallahassee on Sunday

Local time

4:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mims, FL

Afternoon in Mims on Sunday

Local time

4:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

2 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 25m 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 Mims, FL covers 291.7 miles and takes about 5h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 10, I 95, West Beltway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 145.8 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 $48.73 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.