Progress Village to Tallahassee is 279.3 miles and takes about 5h 9m via I-75 and I-10, with a fuel budget near $46 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, taking you from the Tampa Bay area up towards the state capital. Expect a highway-focused drive that's efficient for getting from point A to point B. It's a solid choice if you're looking for a straightforward, single-day journey with minimal fuss. The route is designed for speed and convenience, making it a practical option for many travelers.
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
139.6 miles from Progress Village, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 32m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
177.3 mi
3h 10m
I 10
87.7 mi
1h 34m
Mahan Drive
6.7 mi
11m
Progress Boulevard
1.8 mi
3m
East Tennessee Street
0.6 mi
1m
North Franklin Boulevard
0.5 mi
1m
East Pensacola Street
0.2 mi
<1m
US 301
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 177.3 mi, about 3h 10m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 110 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~3,523 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,415
Quietest
2 AM
~400 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 103 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Progress Village, FL and Tallahassee, FL.
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Start on South 83rd Street
384 ft·16 sec·South 83rd Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Progress Boulevard
1.8 mi·3 min·Progress Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on West Bloomingdale Avenue
92 ft·9 sec·West Bloomingdale Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn sharp left onto US 301
0.2 mi·17 sec·US 301
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
1.1 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 North: TampaUse the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
1.8 mi·1 min
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 North: OcalaUse the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 75
177 mi·3 hr 10 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·15 sec
Exit 435Toward I 10: Jacksonville, TallahasseeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·30 sec
Toward I 10 West: TallahasseeUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 10
88 mi·1 hr 34 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto US 90
6.7 mi·11 min·Mahan Drive
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on US 90
0.6 mi·1 min·East Tennessee Street
14
Turn left onto CR 1555
0.5 mi·1 min·North Franklin Boulevard
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
0.2 mi·40 sec·East Pensacola Street
16
Turn left onto CR 1559
210 ft·9 sec·South Calhoun Street
17
Turn right onto US 27
339 ft·12 sec·Apalachee Parkway
18
Turn right onto US 27; FL 61
31 ft·1 sec·South Monroe Street
19
Arrive at destination
US 27; FL 61
Trip Plan
For this 5h 9m drive, leaving Progress Village in the morning allows ample time to reach Tallahassee before evening. With only one recommended stop and 95% of the route on highways, you can easily cover the 279.3 miles in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 177.3-mile stretch on I-75, as services can be spaced out. Plan your single stop strategically, perhaps around the halfway point, to maximize your time on the road. Given the straightforward nature of the drive, you have flexibility to adjust your departure time as needed.
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 139.6 miles from Progress Village, FL, or about 2h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 177.3 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 61 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 139.6 miles or 2h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 8m
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 Progress Village, 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 Progress Village, FL
This is one driving day of about 279.3 miles and 5h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Progress Village, 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 75 for about 177.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Home stretch
1.8 mi from route
~4 min detour
$1 to $10
Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 11 am–4 pm
+18505659955
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 183.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Progress Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto Progress Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
1.8 mi into trip|~3m in|US 301
Turn sharp left onto US 301
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
4.9 mi into trip|~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Ocala
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Ocala
8
183 mi into trip|~3h 18m in
Take the exit toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 435
Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
8
183.1 mi into trip|~3h 19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.91 one way
$89.82 round trip
$4.08/gal25.4 MPG avg98 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$48.99
$97.97
premium
$4.78
$52.58
$105.17
diesel
$6.28
$69.01
$138.02
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
83.8
1
$29.33
$13.41
Efficient EV
69.8
0
$24.44
$11.17
EV Truck/SUV
111.7
1
$39.10
$17.88
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Progress Village, FL
Late night
in Progress Village on Friday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny
NE 13 to 18 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:34AM EDT until October 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:26AM EDT until October 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Destination
Tallahassee, FL
Late night
in Tallahassee on Friday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Sunny
NNE 10 to 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:34AM EDT until October 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:26AM EDT until October 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
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
7 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
5h 9m 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 journey is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 95% of the route utilizing major interstates like I-75 and I-10. You'll experience long, uninterrupted stretches, including one segment of 177.3 miles on I-75. The character of the drive is primarily one of steady progress on well-maintained freeways, designed for efficiency. While Mahan Drive in Tallahassee offers a slight change of pace as you near your destination, the bulk of your time will be spent on high-speed corridors. This means consistent travel speeds and fewer distractions from local traffic.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 177.3 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Progress Boulevard.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 279.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Progress Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (US 301): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Top landmarks
•Florida State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Florida
•Florida Governor's Mansion — official residence of the governor of Florida
•Tallahassee — railway station in Tallahassee, the United States of America
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 9m. Total distance: 279.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 177.3 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 38 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Tallahassee, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 38 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Progress Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (US 301): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Tallahassee, FL before the return drive.
