Origin
Temple Terrace, FL
Evening in Temple Terrace on Wednesday
Local time
8:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Temple Terrace, FL to Tallahassee, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 2m
Distance
273.4 mi
440 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 49m
★
6 AM
4h 2m
8 AM
4h 28m
10 AM
4h 11m
12 PM
4h 9m
3 PM
4h 12m
5 PM
4h 27m
8 PM
3h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Temple Terrace, FL
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Tallahassee, FL
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Trip Overview
This 273.4-mile drive from Temple Terrace, Florida, to Tallahassee, Florida, is estimated to take about 4 hours and 2 minutes of pure driving time. With a fuel cost projected at $46, it's an economical choice for a single-day adventure, with one recommended stop. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, making it a more engaging, turn-heavy experience than a typical interstate journey. The route stays within Florida, offering a direct connection between these two vibrant cities. Its manageable length and cost make it an excellent option if you're looking for a straightforward trip without the need for an overnight stay.
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
136.7 miles from Temple Terrace, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 273.4-mile journey, as the highway share is 0%. This means you'll be on surface streets and local roads for the entire trip, with Mission Hills Avenue, North 56th Street, and East Fowler Avenue being key segments. Without any long highway stretches, the drive will likely feel more connected to the communities you pass through, offering a different pace than high-speed cruising. The constant turns and varied road conditions will keep you engaged behind the wheel, making the 4-hour duration feel more dynamic.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mission Hills Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 2m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Temple Terrace, FL to Tallahassee, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mission Hills Avenue | — | — |
| North 56th Street | — | — |
| East Fowler Avenue | — | — |
| I 75 North | — | — |
| I 10 | — | — |
| I 10 West | — | — |
| Mahan Drive | — | — |
| East Tennessee Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Mission Hills Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Temple Terrace, FL and Tallahassee, FL.
1
Start on Ridgedale Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridgedale Road
2
Turn left onto Mission Hills Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Mission Hills Avenue
3
Turn right onto North 56th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North 56th Street
4
Turn slight right
131 ft
·
5 sec
5
Turn right onto East Fowler Avenue
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Fowler Avenue
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Ocala
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 75 North: Ocala
7
Merge slight left
169 mi
·
3 hr 1 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 10 West: Tallahassee
10
Merge slight right
88 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
11
Turn left onto Mahan Drive
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Mahan Drive
12
Continue on East Tennessee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tennessee Street
13
Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Franklin Boulevard
14
Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Pensacola Street
15
Turn left onto South Calhoun Street
210 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Calhoun Street
16
Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway
338 ft
·
12 sec
·
Apalachee Parkway
17
Turn right onto South Monroe Street
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Monroe Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour driving duration and its local road nature, consider an early morning departure from Temple Terrace to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic. The route involves 273.4 miles and is best tackled in one day with one planned stop. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially since the projected cost is $46. A practical tip for this 'turn-heavy local drive' is to have your GPS readily available and be prepared for frequent turns and speed adjustments, as there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches to relax into.
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 136.7 miles from Temple Terrace, FL, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
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 60 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.7 miles or 2h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tallahassee, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Temple Terrace, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Temple Terrace, FL
This is one driving day of about 273.4 miles and 4h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Temple Terrace, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 136.7 mi from Temple Terrace, FL · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
137 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 136.7 miles from Temple Terrace, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tallahassee, FL
The final approach into Tallahassee, 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 Tallahassee, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.52 one way
$87.04 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
96 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $47.34 | $94.68 |
| premium | $4.72 | $50.84 | $101.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $60.36 | $120.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82 | 1 | $28.71 | $13.12 |
| Efficient EV | 68.4 | 0 | $23.92 | $10.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109.4 | 1 | $38.28 | $17.50 |
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 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.
Destination
Tallahassee, FL
Evening in Tallahassee on Wednesday
Local time
8:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°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
8 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
4h 2m 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 Temple Terrace, FL to Tallahassee, FL covers 273.4 miles and takes about 4h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mission Hills Avenue, North 56th Street, East Fowler Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 136.7 miles from Temple Terrace, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.52 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 2m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Temple Terrace, FL to Tallahassee, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Temple Terrace, FL to Tallahassee, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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