Land O' Lakes to Tallahassee is 221.8 miles and takes about 4h 42m via Young Boulevard, Suncoast Boulevard, and Suncoast Parkway, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you from the Florida region of Florida to the Florida region of Florida. Expect a mixed drive with a significant portion on parkways and boulevards, making for a varied journey. Given the relatively short duration, this is a comfortable one-day drive, allowing for a relaxed pace and minimal overnight planning.
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
110.9 miles from Land O' Lakes, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Young Boulevard
89.3 mi
1h 53m
Suncoast Boulevard
47 mi
59m
Suncoast Parkway
38.8 mi
42m
Apalachee Parkway
16.1 mi
23m
US 19
13 mi
16m
Land O' Lakes Boulevard
8 mi
11m
Gulf to Lake Highway
4.8 mi
7m
State Road 52
3.1 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Young Boulevard
— 89.3 mi, about 1h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Land O' Lakes, FL and Tallahassee, FL.
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Start on this road
207 ft·18 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Bell Lake Road
290 ft·12 sec·Bell Lake Road
3
Turn right onto US 41
8.0 mi·11 min·Land O' Lakes Boulevard
4
Turn left onto FL 52
3.1 mi·4 min·State Road 52
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward FL 589 Toll North
6
Merge onto FL 589 Toll
39 mi·42 min·Suncoast Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·43 sec
Toward FL 44: Gulf to Lake Highway
8
Turn left onto FL 44
4.8 mi·7 min·Gulf to Lake Highway
9
Continue on FL 44
0.9 mi·1 min·Northeast 5th Street
10
Turn right onto US 19; US 98
47 mi·59 min·Suncoast Boulevard
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
89 mi·1 hr 53 min·Young Boulevard
12
Continue on US 19; US 27
13 mi·16 min·US 19; US 27
13
Continue on US 27
12 mi·15 min·Apalachee Parkway
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on US 27
0.2 mi·18 sec·Apalachee Parkway
15
Continue on US 27
4.2 mi·7 min·Apalachee Parkway
Use the left lane.
16
At end of road, turn right onto US 27; FL 61
31 ft·1 sec·South Monroe Street
17
Arrive at destination
US 27; FL 61
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour, 42-minute drive, starting in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop and a manageable distance, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on fuel, especially before longer stretches, with an estimated cost of $36 for the trip. A good tip for this route is to ensure your Suncoast Parkway toll transponder is active, as this will streamline your passage through the parkway sections and save you time.
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 110.9 miles from Land O' Lakes, FL, or about 2h 18m 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 49 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.9 miles or 2h 18m 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 48m
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 Land O' Lakes, 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 Land O' Lakes, FL
This is one driving day of about 221.8 miles and 4h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Land O' Lakes, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 221.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Bell Lake Road
Turn right onto Bell Lake Road
Navigation decision point
5
11.5 mi into trip|~17m in|FL 589 Toll / Suncoast Parkway
Merge onto FL 589 Toll / Suncoast Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
50.3 mi into trip|~59m in
Take the exit toward FL 44: Gulf to Lake Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward FL 44: Gulf to Lake Highway
5
56.4 mi into trip|~1h 9m in|US 19; US 98 / Suncoast Boulevard
Turn right onto US 19; US 98 / Suncoast Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
221.8 mi into trip|~4h 42m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.30 one way
$70.61 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$38.40
$76.81
premium
$4.72
$41.24
$82.49
diesel
$5.61
$48.97
$97.94
Estimated Tolls: $2.33
Suncoast Parkway
(38.8 mi)$2.33
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
$35
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.5
0
$23.29
$10.65
Efficient EV
55.5
0
$19.41
$8.87
EV Truck/SUV
88.7
1
$31.05
$14.20
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Land O' Lakes, FL
Morning
in Land O' Lakes on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Tallahassee, FL
Morning
in Tallahassee on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
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
20 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
4h 42m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 31% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter an uninterrupted stretch of 89.3 miles on Young Boulevard, which can feel substantial. The drive progresses through a blend of parkway and boulevard sections, suggesting a varied road surface and potentially different speed limits as you travel north. It's not a constant interstate grind, but rather a progression through different types of Florida roadways.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 89.3 mi on Young Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Bell Lake Road.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 42m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Bell Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (FL 589 Toll / Suncoast Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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.
The longest stretch is about 89.3 miles on Young Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.33 in tolls one way, starting with Suncoast Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Bell Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (FL 589 Toll / Suncoast Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Tallahassee, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
