The drive from Tallahassee, FL to Moore Haven, FL covers 373.3 miles and takes about 7h 24m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 27, I 75, I 10 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 134.4 miles on US 27.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.42 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
186.7 miles from Tallahassee, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 27m into the drive
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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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 24m. Total distance: 373.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 24m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 7h 24m highway drive covering 373.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 27 and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 134.4 miles on US 27.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 134.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and I 75. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Pensacola Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 373.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 203 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 232.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|East Pensacola Street
Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
Navigation decision point
8
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
7
232.2 mi into trip|~4h 16m in
Take the exit toward Minneola
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 278
Toward Minneola
6
232.7 mi into trip|~4h 17m in|North Hancock Road
Turn right onto North Hancock Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
235.6 mi into trip|~4h 22m in|Citrus Tower Boulevard
Turn left onto Citrus Tower Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Tallahassee, FL and Moore Haven, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando and Minneola.
Florida's Turnpike South
203 mi in|~3h 45m|via Florida's Turnpike
Orlando
203 mi in|~3h 45m|via Florida's Turnpike
Minneola
232.2 mi in|~4h 16m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 27
134.4 mi
2h 55m
I 75
107.2 mi
1h 54m
I 10
86.9 mi
1h 33m
Florida's Turnpike
29.2 mi
31m
Mahan Drive
6.5 mi
11m
Citrus Tower Boulevard
2.5 mi
4m
North Hancock Road
2.4 mi
3m
East Tennessee Street
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 134.4 mi, about 2h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee, FL and Moore Haven, 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
87 mi·1 hr 33 min·I 10
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·37 sec
Exit 296AToward I-75 South: Tampa
9
Merge onto I 75
107 mi·1 hr 54 min·I 75
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike
29 mi·31 min·Florida's Turnpike
Exit 328Toward Florida's Turnpike South, OrlandoUse the slight left / straight lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Exit 278Toward MinneolaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto North Hancock Road
2.4 mi·3 min·North Hancock Road
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right onto North Ridge Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·North Ridge Boulevard
14
Turn left onto Citrus Tower Boulevard
2.5 mi·4 min·Citrus Tower Boulevard
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on Citrus Tower Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Citrus Tower Road
16
Turn left onto US 27
0.4 mi·45 sec·US 27
17
Continue on US 27
11 mi·14 min·US 27
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on US 27
13 mi·18 min·US 27
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on US 27
0.4 mi·36 sec·US 27
20
Continue on US 27
0.2 mi·18 sec·US 27
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on US 27
2.7 mi·3 min·US 27
22
Continue on US 27
0.9 mi·1 min·US 27
23
Continue on US 27
39 mi·50 min·US 27
Use the left lane.
24
Continue on US 27; US 98
10 mi·14 min·US 27; US 98
Use the left lane.
25
Continue on US 27; US 98
55 mi·1 hr 7 min·US 27; US 98
Use the left lane.
26
Merge onto US 27; FL 78
0.2 mi·18 sec·US 27; FL 78
27
Turn slight right
338 ft·4 sec
28
Continue on US 27
1.5 mi·2 min·US 27
29
Take the exit
407 ft·11 sec
30
Turn slight left
388 ft·28 sec
31
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 186.7 miles from Tallahassee, FL, or about 3h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 134.4 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 82 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 186.7 miles or 3h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moore Haven, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Tallahassee, FL
This is one driving day of about 373.3 miles and 7h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Tallahassee, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 27 for about 134.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 186.7 mi from Tallahassee, FL
· 3h 27m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$59.42 one way
$118.84 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg131 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$64.64
$129.27
premium
$4.72
$69.41
$138.83
diesel
$5.61
$82.42
$164.84
Estimated Tolls: $2.04
Florida's Turnpike
(29.2 mi)$2.04
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
$59
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 130.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
112
1
$39.20
$17.92
Efficient EV
93.3
1
$32.66
$14.93
EV Truck/SUV
149.3
1
$52.26
$23.89
Gas CO2
131 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Tallahassee, FL
Afternoon
in Tallahassee on Saturday
Local time
12:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Moore Haven, FL
Afternoon
in Moore Haven on Saturday
Local time
12:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Lake Butler, FL
187 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
20 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
7h 24m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Moore Haven, FL covers 373.3 miles and takes about 7h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 27, I 75, I 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 186.7 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 $59.42 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 373.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Pensacola Street): Navigation decision point; 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; at 232.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Tallahassee, FL and Moore Haven, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando and Minneola.
