Trip from Tallahassee, FL to Williston Highlands, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 12m

Distance

144.4 mi

232 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

15 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

3h 1m ★

6 AM

3h 12m

8 AM

3h 36m

10 AM

3h 21m

12 PM

3h 18m

3 PM

3h 22m

5 PM

3h 35m

8 PM

3h 5m

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 Williston Highlands, FL covers 144.4 miles and takes about 3h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 27, US 27 Alternate, Apalachee Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 94.1 miles on US 27. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.98 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

72.2 miles from Tallahassee, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 27	94.1 mi	1h 58m
US 27 Alternate	20.8 mi	26m
Apalachee Parkway	16.1 mi	23m
US 19	8.3 mi	11m
Northeast 140th Avenue	3.5 mi	8m
Northeast 140th Court	1.3 mi	3m
Northeast 6th Street	0.1 mi	<1m
Northeast 40th Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: US 27 — 94.1 mi, about 1h 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 27; FL 61

31 ft · 3 sec · South Monroe Street

Turn left onto US 27

16 mi · 23 min · Apalachee Parkway

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 27

94 mi · 1 hr 58 min · US 27

Keep slight right at fork onto US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate

8.3 mi · 11 min · US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate

Turn left onto US 27 Alternate

21 mi · 26 min · US 27 Alternate

Turn right onto Northeast 140th Court

1.3 mi · 3 min · Northeast 140th Court

At end of road, turn right onto Northeast 40th Street

297 ft · 13 sec · Northeast 40th Street

Turn left onto Northeast 140th Avenue

3.5 mi · 8 min · Northeast 140th Avenue

Turn right onto Northeast 6th Street

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Northeast 6th Street

Arrive at destination

Northeast 6th Street

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 72.2 miles from Tallahassee, FL, or about 1h 34m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.1 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 32 miles or 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 72.2 miles or 1h 34m 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 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Williston Highlands, 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 144.4 miles and 3h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 US 27 for about 94.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Taylor County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Perry, FL

72 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

Monticello, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Steinhatchee, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72.2 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 US 27 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 94.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Catalina Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tallahassee, Florida

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18509991559

The Power Plant Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Tallahassee, Florida

0.4 mi

3 Nelsons Sandwich & Ice Cream Shop

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Perry, Florida

0.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Johnson's Bakery

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Perry, Florida

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 51.6

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+18505842261

Visit website

Lucky Goat Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tallahassee, Florida

0.4 mi

La Florida Coffee & Wine

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tallahassee, Florida

0.2 mi

Catalina Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18509991559

The Power Plant Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+18505366821

Visit website

3 Nelsons Sandwich & Ice Cream Shop

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 51.6

Perry, Florida

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+18508437072

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–7 pm

Visit website

Argonaut Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Visit website

After Hours Cofé

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 51.6

Perry, Florida

Hours: 2–7 pm

+14482084814

Visit website

105 Cafe & Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 51.6

Perry, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14482083020

Foxtail Coffee Co. & Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream - SoMo Walls

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14482302356

Visit website

Ground Ops Roastery + Bakehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+18507278517

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 134.1

Bronson, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.2 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 51.6

Perry, Florida

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 51.6

Perry, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18505843200

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 51.6

Perry, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 51.6

Perry, Florida

+31880109500

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Jj Gas & Grill

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 51.6

Perry, Florida

Hours: 5:15 am–9:15 pm

+18505842002

Walkers Landmark

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 30.9

Lamont, Florida

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+18503471417

Country Kitchen

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 51.6

Perry, Florida

Hours: 4 am–12 pm

+18503715102

SunStop Market #357

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 92.8

Cross City, Florida

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+13525417001

Visit website

Pepper Head's/Waco 21

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 51.6

Perry, Florida

Hours: 4 am–11 pm

+18505844900

Blue Grotto Dive Resort

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 144.4

Williston, Florida

+13525285770

Visit website

Cascades Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18508913866

Visit website

Backdoor Bistro & Coffeehouse of Perry

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 51.6

Perry, Florida

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+18505842224

Hometown Furniture | Perry

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 51.6

Perry, Florida

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+18505845891

Visit website

Goodies Eatery

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+18506813888

Visit website

Wilson's Bait & Tackle

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 51.6

Perry, Florida

Hours: 5 am–6 pm

+18505846157

Visit website

Mane Salon

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 51.6

Perry, Florida

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18502969101

Visit website

Capital Cascades Trail Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18508913866

Visit website

Perry Nutrition

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 51.6

Perry, Florida

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+13862495695

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 140.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 27 / Apalachee Parkway

Turn left onto US 27 / Apalachee Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

110.2 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in | US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate

Keep slight right at fork onto US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

118.5 mi into trip | ~2h 33m in | US 27 Alternate

Turn left onto US 27 Alternate

Navigation decision point

140.7 mi into trip | ~3h 3m in | Northeast 40th Street

At end of road, turn right onto Northeast 40th Street

Navigation decision point

140.7 mi into trip | ~3h 3m in | Northeast 140th Avenue

Turn left onto Northeast 140th Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.98 one way

$45.97 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$25.00	$50.01
premium	$4.72	$26.85	$53.70
diesel	$5.61	$31.88	$63.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tesla Destination Charger

Perry, Florida

Tesla Destination

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tallahassee, Florida

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

EVPassport Charging Station

Tallahassee, Florida

Other

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Bronson, Florida

EV Connect

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tallahassee, Florida

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Perry, Florida

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Tallahassee, Florida

Tesla

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Chiefland, Florida

EV Connect

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 5 EV Connect: 3 Other: 2 Tesla: 2 Shell Recharge: 2 Tesla Destination: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	43.3	$15.16	$6.93
Efficient EV	36.1	$12.64	$5.78
EV Truck/SUV	57.8	$20.22	$9.24

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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 17, 2026

Origin

Tallahassee, FL

Afternoon in Tallahassee on Saturday

Local time

3:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Mostly Clear

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Williston Highlands, FL

Afternoon in Williston Highlands on Saturday

Local time

3:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

81°F

Perry, FL

72 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

3 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

3h 12m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 3h 12m highway drive covering 144.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 27 and US 27 Alternate. The longest continuous stretch is about 94.1 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 10 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 94.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and US 27 Alternate. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 27 / Apalachee Parkway.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Tallahassee, FL to Williston Highlands, FL is easy. At 3h 12m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 27 / Apalachee Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 110.2 miles (US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 118.5 miles (US 27 Alternate): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Starting in Tallahassee, FL

Full guide →

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.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 12m. Total distance: 144.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Tallahassee, FL to Williston Highlands, FL covers 144.4 miles and takes about 3h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 27, US 27 Alternate, Apalachee Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 72.2 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 $22.98 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Tallahassee, FL to Williston Highlands, FL is easy. At 3h 12m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The route from Tallahassee, FL to Williston Highlands, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Tallahassee, FL to Williston Highlands, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Catalina Cafe

Johnson's Bakery

Catalina Cafe

The Power Plant Cafe

3 Nelsons Sandwich & Ice Cream Shop

The Sweet Shop Cafe & Lounge

Halisi Africa

Starbucks Coffee Company

LeRoc Bistro

Honest Living Tea House

Johnson's Bakery

Lucky Goat Coffee

La Florida Coffee & Wine

Argonaut Coffee

After Hours Cofé

105 Cafe & Coffee

Foxtail Coffee Co. & Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream - SoMo Walls

Ground Ops Roastery + Bakehouse

ChargePoint Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Shell Recharge Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Jj Gas & Grill

Walkers Landmark

Country Kitchen

SunStop Market #357

Pepper Head's/Waco 21

Blue Grotto Dive Resort

Cascades Park

Backdoor Bistro & Coffeehouse of Perry

Hometown Furniture | Perry

Goodies Eatery

Wilson's Bait & Tackle

Mane Salon

Capital Cascades Trail Park

Perry Nutrition

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Tallahassee, FL

Williston Highlands, FL

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 12m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Starting in Tallahassee, FL

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the trip from Tallahassee, FL to Williston Highlands, FL?

What are the main roads on this route?

Is this a good same-day trip?

Where should I stop halfway?

How much does gas cost for this trip?

What is the best time to leave?

How many breaks should I plan?

How hard is the drive from Tallahassee, FL to Williston Highlands, FL?

Where does this route get tricky?

What towns show up on signs driving from Tallahassee, FL to Williston Highlands, FL?

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