Macclenny, FL to Tallahassee, FL is 136.3 miles and takes about 2h 35m via I 10, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, taking you from the northeast part of the state to the capital city. The journey is largely highway-focused, making it a straightforward drive. With just one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, it’s a convenient option for a single-day excursion. Plan for a fuel cost around $22 for this 136.3-mile trip.
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
68.1 miles from Macclenny, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
126.3 mi
2h 15m
Mahan Drive
6.7 mi
11m
South 6th Street
1.1 mi
2m
East Tennessee Street
0.6 mi
1m
North Franklin Boulevard
0.5 mi
1m
North 5th Street
0.4 mi
<1m
East Pensacola Street
0.2 mi
<1m
South Boulevard West
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 126.3 mi, about 2h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macclenny, FL and Tallahassee, FL.
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Start on FL 228
0.4 mi·58 sec·North 5th Street
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Turn right onto South Boulevard West
445 ft·23 sec·South Boulevard West
3
Turn left onto FL 121
1.1 mi·2 min·South 6th Street
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Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward I 10 West: Lake City
5
Merge onto I 10
126 mi·2 hr 15 min·I 10
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto US 90
6.7 mi·11 min·Mahan Drive
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 90
0.6 mi·1 min·East Tennessee Street
8
Turn left onto CR 1555
0.5 mi·1 min·North Franklin Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
0.2 mi·40 sec·East Pensacola Street
10
Turn left onto CR 1559
210 ft·9 sec·South Calhoun Street
11
Turn right onto US 27
339 ft·12 sec·Apalachee Parkway
12
Turn right onto US 27; FL 61
31 ft·1 sec·South Monroe Street
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Arrive at destination
US 27; FL 61
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 35m duration, leaving in the morning from Macclenny allows ample time to reach Tallahassee well before evening. You'll want to plan for one stop, perhaps midway, to break up the 126.3-mile stretch on I 10. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services can be spaced out on longer highway sections; the estimated fuel cost is $22. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility with your departure time and can adjust your pace as needed.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.1 miles from Macclenny, FL, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 126.3 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 30 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.1 miles or 1h 15m 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 2m
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 Macclenny, 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 Macclenny, FL
This is one driving day of about 136.3 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Macclenny, 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 I 10 for about 126.3 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 136.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.8 mi into trip|~4m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
128.1 mi into trip|~2h 19m in|US 90 / Mahan Drive
Turn left onto US 90 / Mahan Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
135.5 mi into trip|~2h 32m in|CR 1555 / North Franklin Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 1555 / North Franklin Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
136.2 mi into trip|~2h 34m in|CR 1559 / South Calhoun Street
Turn left onto CR 1559 / South Calhoun Street
Navigation decision point
5
136.2 mi into trip|~2h 34m in|US 27 / Apalachee Parkway
Turn right onto US 27 / Apalachee Parkway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.70 one way
$43.39 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$23.60
$47.20
premium
$4.72
$25.34
$50.69
diesel
$5.61
$30.09
$60.19
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.9
0
$14.31
$6.54
Efficient EV
34.1
0
$11.93
$5.45
EV Truck/SUV
54.5
0
$19.08
$8.72
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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 15, 2026
Origin
Macclenny, FL
Late night
in Macclenny on Sunday
Local time
12:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Tallahassee, FL
Late night
in Tallahassee on Sunday
Local time
12:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
82°F
Madison, FL
68 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
27 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
2h 35m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 is a highway-focused drive for 93% of its length, primarily utilizing I 10. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 126.3 miles on I 10, offering a consistent pace. The route is characterized by its efficiency, with minimal deviation from major roadways. Expect a straightforward driving experience as you cover the 136.3 miles between these two Florida locations.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 126.3 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Mahan Drive. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near I 10.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 35m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 128.1 miles (US 90 / Mahan Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 135.5 miles (CR 1555 / North Franklin Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
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 126.3 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 1.8 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 128.1 miles (US 90 / Mahan Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 135.5 miles (CR 1555 / North Franklin Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tallahassee, FL before heading back.
