Origin
Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL
Morning in Weeki Wachee Gardens on Monday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL to Tallahassee, FL
Drive Time
4h 25m
Distance
198.1 mi
319 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
14 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 12m
★
6 AM
4h 25m
8 AM
4h 52m
10 AM
4h 34m
12 PM
4h 32m
3 PM
4h 36m
5 PM
4h 50m
8 PM
4h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL to Tallahassee, FL covers 198.1 miles and takes about 4h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Young Boulevard, Suncoast Boulevard, Apalachee Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 89.3 miles on Young Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.09 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
99.1 miles from Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 25m drive with frequent turns across 198.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Young Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 89.3 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Alpaca Drive.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 25m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Alpaca Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (CR 597 / Shoal Line Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (CR 550 / Cortez Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.6 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Alpaca Drive
Turn left onto Alpaca Drive
Navigation decision point
3
0.7 mi into trip
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~2m in
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CR 597 / Shoal Line Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 597 / Shoal Line Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip
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~6m in
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CR 550 / Cortez Boulevard
Turn sharp right onto CR 550 / Cortez Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
198.1 mi into trip
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~4h 25m in
|
US 27; FL 61 / South Monroe Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 27; FL 61 / South Monroe Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Young Boulevard | 89.3 mi | 1h 53m |
| Suncoast Boulevard | 61.7 mi | 1h 20m |
| Apalachee Parkway | 16.1 mi | 23m |
| US 19 | 13 mi | 16m |
| Commercial Way | 12.3 mi | 15m |
| Cortez Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 8m |
| Shoal Line Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Westwind Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Young Boulevard
— 89.3 mi, about 1h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL and Tallahassee, FL.
1
Start on Tuscawilla Drive
86 ft
·
3 sec
·
Tuscawilla Drive
2
Continue on Tuscawilla Drive
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Tuscawilla Drive
3
Continue on Westwind Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Westwind Street
4
Turn left onto Alpaca Drive
372 ft
·
20 sec
·
Alpaca Drive
5
Turn left onto CR 597
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Shoal Line Boulevard
6
Turn sharp right onto CR 550
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Cortez Boulevard
7
Turn left onto US 19
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Commercial Way
8
Continue on US 19
62 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Suncoast Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
89 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
·
Young Boulevard
10
Continue on US 19; US 27
13 mi
·
16 min
·
US 19; US 27
11
Continue on US 27
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Apalachee Parkway
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on US 27
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Apalachee Parkway
13
Continue on US 27
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Apalachee Parkway
Use the left lane.
14
At end of road, turn right onto US 27; FL 61
31 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Monroe Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 27; FL 61
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 99.1 miles from Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.3 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 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.1 miles or 2h 16m 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 36m
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 Weeki Wachee Gardens, 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 Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL
This is one driving day of about 198.1 miles and 4h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Weeki Wachee Gardens, 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 Young Boulevard for about 89.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99.1 mi from Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL · 2h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.1 miles from Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Young Boulevard if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 89.3 miles.
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
$33.09 one way
$66.18 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $35.85 | $71.69 |
| premium | $4.90 | $38.18 | $76.37 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.01 | $88.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
14 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Tallahassee, FL
Tallahassee, FL
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE
14 DCFC
Coastal Way - Coastal Landing - Tesla Supercharger
Brooksville, FL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Target - Tesla Supercharger
Tallahassee, FL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Circle K - Tesla Supercharger
Tallahassee, FL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Westend Square - Tesla Supercharger
Tallahassee, FL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger
Crystal River, FL
Tesla
8 DCFC
Waco Travel Center - Tesla Supercharger
Perry, FL
Tesla
8 DCFC
Mobil - Tesla Supercharger
Lamont, FL
Tesla
8 DCFC
Tesla: 7
EV Connect: 3
FORD_CHARGE: 1
Non-Networked: 1
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1
ChargePoint Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.4 | 0 | $20.80 | $9.51 |
| Efficient EV | 49.5 | 0 | $17.33 | $7.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.2 | 0 | $27.73 | $12.68 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Destination
Tallahassee, FL
Morning in Tallahassee on Monday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
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
4h 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 Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL to Tallahassee, FL covers 198.1 miles and takes about 4h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Young Boulevard, Suncoast Boulevard, Apalachee Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.1 miles from Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.09 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 25m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Alpaca Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (CR 597 / Shoal Line Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (CR 550 / Cortez Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL to Tallahassee, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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