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Trip from Tallahassee, FL to Inwood, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 20m

Distance

272.1 mi

438 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
5h 7m ★
6 AM
5h 21m
8 AM
5h 48m
10 AM
5h 30m
12 PM
5h 27m
3 PM
5h 31m
5 PM
5h 46m
8 PM
5h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 272.1-mile drive from Tallahassee to Inwood, Florida, is a straightforward journey that can comfortably be completed in about 5 hours and 20 minutes. With a highway share of 90%, it's a highly efficient route, making it ideal for a single-day trip. You can expect to spend around $43 on fuel for this drive. The route primarily utilizes I-75 and I-10, offering a direct path through the heart of Florida. This highway-focused experience is designed for getting you to your destination efficiently, with just one planned stop to break up the journey.

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 miles from Tallahassee, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 107.2 mi 1h 54m
I 10 86.9 mi 1h 33m
FL 33 21.2 mi 27m
Florida's Turnpike 19.2 mi 20m
Mahan Drive 6.5 mi 11m
FL 19 6.1 mi 9m
Commonwealth Avenue North 5.3 mi 7m
US 27 3.5 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 107.2 mi, about 1h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee, FL and Inwood, FL.

1

Start on US 27; FL 61

181 ft · 8 sec · South Monroe Street
2

Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · East Pensacola Street
3

Turn left onto CR 1555

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Franklin Boulevard
4

Turn right onto US 90

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Tennessee Street
5

Continue on US 90

6.5 mi · 11 min · Mahan Drive
Use the left lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 10 East: Lake City Use the slight right lane.
7

Merge onto I 10

87 mi · 1 hr 33 min · I 10
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec
Exit 296A Toward I-75 South: Tampa
9

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75
Use the straight lane.
10

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike

19 mi · 20 min · Florida's Turnpike
Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando Use the slight left / straight lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 289 Toward US 27, FL 19: Tavares, Clermont Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · this road
Exit 289 Toward US 27, FL 19: Tavares, Clermont
13

Merge onto US 27

3.5 mi · 4 min · US 27
14

Turn right onto O'Brien Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · O'Brien Road
15

Turn right onto FL 19

6.1 mi · 9 min · FL 19
16

Turn left onto FL 50; FL 33

0.3 mi · 48 sec · West Orange Street
17

Continue on FL 33

21 mi · 27 min · FL 33
18

Enter roundabout onto FL 33

135 ft · 2 sec · Commonwealth Avenue North
19

Continue on FL 33

5.3 mi · 7 min · Commonwealth Avenue North
20

Turn left onto FL 559

1.8 mi · 2 min · Broadway Boulevard Southeast
21

Turn right onto FL 559

1.0 mi · 1 min · FL 559
22

Continue on this road

3.6 mi · 5 min · this road
Use the left lane.
23

Continue on Polk City Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Polk City Road
24

Continue on Polk City Road

158 ft · 3 sec · Polk City Road
25

Continue on Lake Ariana Boulevard

0.9 mi · 2 min · Lake Ariana Boulevard
26

Turn left onto Old Lake Alfred Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Old Lake Alfred Road
27

Turn slight right onto Dairy Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Dairy Road
28

Continue on Charlotte Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Charlotte Road
29

Turn left onto FL 544

0.6 mi · 1 min · Havendale Boulevard
30

Turn right onto 34th Street Northwest

0.9 mi · 2 min · 34th Street Northwest
31

Turn left onto Avenue M Northwest

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Avenue M Northwest
32

Arrive at destination

Avenue M Northwest

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour and 20-minute duration, starting your journey in the morning will allow you to reach Inwood with plenty of daylight remaining. The fuel cost is estimated at $43, so ensure your tank is full before departing Tallahassee. With only one recommended stop and a 107.2-mile stretch on I-75, plan your breaks strategically to coincide with services along the interstate. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer stretches, as services can sometimes be spaced out on major highways.

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 miles from Tallahassee, FL, or about 2h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.2 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 60 miles or 1h 11m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 136 miles or 2h 33m 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 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Inwood, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Tallahassee, 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 Tallahassee, FL

This is one driving day of about 272.1 miles and 5h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Tallahassee, 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 107.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bushnell, FL

136 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

Live Oak, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 136 miles from Tallahassee, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 107.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 222.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Pensacola Street

Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

Navigation decision point

5
7.9 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the ramp toward I 10 East: Lake City

Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 10 East: Lake City
5
95.5 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in

Take the exit toward I-75 South: Tampa

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 296A Toward I-75 South: Tampa
8
203 mi into trip | ~3h 45m in | Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
8
222.3 mi into trip | ~4h 5m in

Take the exit toward US 27, FL 19: Tavares, Clermont

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 289 Toward US 27, FL 19: Tavares, Clermont

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.31 one way

$86.62 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 95 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $47.11 $94.23
premium $4.72 $50.60 $101.19
diesel $5.61 $60.08 $120.15

Estimated Tolls: $1.35

Florida's Turnpike (19.2 mi) $1.35

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

$43

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$70–$95

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 95.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 81.6 1 $28.57 $13.06
Efficient EV 68 0 $23.81 $10.88
EV Truck/SUV 108.8 1 $38.09 $17.41

Gas CO2

95 kg

EV CO2

32 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 Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Tallahassee, FL

Late night in Tallahassee on Sunday

Local time

12:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Clear then Patchy Fog

WSW 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 4:28PM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 12:29PM EDT until April 15 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Inwood, FL

Late night in Inwood on Sunday

Local time

12:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

4 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

5h 20m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience, with 90% of the drive taking place on major interstates like I-75 and I-10. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans 107.2 miles on I-75, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent speed. While the primary roads are interstates, you'll also navigate some sections of FL-33. This profile suggests a journey where efficiency is key, with minimal deviations into slower, more winding local roads. The character is largely about covering ground quickly on well-maintained highways.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 107.2 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 10. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Pensacola Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 272.1 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Pensacola Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 95.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Tallahassee, FL and Inwood, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando and Clermont.

Florida's Turnpike South

203 mi in | ~3h 45m | via Florida's Turnpike

Orlando

203 mi in | ~3h 45m | via Florida's Turnpike

Clermont

222.3 mi in | ~4h 5m

About the Cities

Starting in Tallahassee, FL

Full guide →

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.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 20m. Total distance: 272.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 107.2 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.35 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. 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.

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 Inwood, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Pensacola Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 95.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Inwood, FL before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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