Tallahassee to Venice is 338.9 miles and takes about 6h 16m via I 75, with a fuel budget near $52 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, taking you from the state capital down the western side of the peninsula. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making for a fairly straightforward transit. If you're looking for a direct route to get from the Florida Panhandle to the Gulf Coast, this is a solid option for a single-day drive.
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
169.5 miles from Tallahassee, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
234.8 mi
4h 11m
I 10
86.9 mi
1h 33m
Mahan Drive
6.5 mi
11m
FL 681
3.9 mi
5m
Tamiami Trail
3.3 mi
6m
West Venice Avenue
1 mi
3m
East Tennessee Street
0.6 mi
1m
South Franklin Boulevard
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 234.8 mi, about 4h 11m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 122 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 Tallahassee, FL and Venice, 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 CityUse 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 296AToward I-75 South: Tampa
9
Merge onto I 75
161 mi·2 hr 52 min·I 75
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
74 mi·1 hr 19 min·I 75
Toward South I 75: NaplesUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 681
3.9 mi·5 min·FL 681
Toward FL 681: Venice, OspreyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto US 41
2.6 mi·4 min·Tamiami Trail
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 41 Business
0.7 mi·1 min·Tamiami Trail
14
Turn right onto West Venice Avenue
0.8 mi·2 min·West Venice Avenue
15
Turn left onto Armada Road North
121 ft·10 sec·Armada Road North
16
Turn left onto West Venice Avenue
0.2 mi·27 sec·West Venice Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
West Venice Avenue
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6-hour drive, consider departing Tallahassee early in the morning to avoid any potential rush hour traffic and maximize daylight for your arrival in Venice. With a recommended single-day completion, you'll likely only need one brief stop, so plan it strategically around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch on I 75 is over 230 miles. The $52 fuel estimate is based on current averages, so check prices before you go. Since this is a manageable drive, you have flexibility to adjust your pace as needed.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 169.5 miles from Tallahassee, FL, or about 3h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 234.8 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 75 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 169.5 miles or 3h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Venice, 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 338.9 miles and 6h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 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 234.8 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 330.7 — 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
7
256.4 mi into trip|~4h 42m in|I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward South I 75: Naples
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward South I 75: Naples
8
330.7 mi into trip|~6h 1m in|FL 681
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 681 toward FL 681: Venice, Osprey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward FL 681: Venice, Osprey
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.49 one way
$108.98 round trip
$4.08/gal25.4 MPG avg119 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$59.44
$118.88
premium
$4.78
$63.80
$127.61
diesel
$6.28
$83.74
$167.48
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 118.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
101.7
1
$35.58
$16.27
Efficient EV
84.7
0
$29.65
$13.56
EV Truck/SUV
135.6
1
$47.45
$21.69
Gas CO2
119 kg
EV CO2
40 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 23, 2026
Origin
Tallahassee, FL
Late night
in Tallahassee on Saturday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Sunny
NE 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Coastal Flood Warning
Coastal Flood Warning issued October 23 at 9:07AM EDT until October 24 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Key West FL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 23 at 8:43AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Destination
Venice, FL
Late night
in Venice on Saturday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny
NE 13 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Coastal Flood Warning
Coastal Flood Warning issued October 23 at 9:07AM EDT until October 24 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Key West FL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 23 at 8:43AM EDT by NWS Melbourne 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
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
6h 16m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 303.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is overwhelmingly highway driving, with 96% of the trip on major roads. You'll be on I 75 for the longest stretch, covering 234.8 miles. Expect the highway portion to begin on Mahan Drive and I 10 before transitioning to I 75. Given the high percentage of highway miles, you'll likely encounter frequent exits and a steady flow of traffic, especially as you approach more populated areas on I 75.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 234.8 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 early in the drive near East Pensacola Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 338.9 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: 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.
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 6h 16m. Total distance: 338.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 16m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 234.8 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 41 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 Venice, 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 41 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Yes — De Soto National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.3 hours each way, a round trip means 12.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Venice, FL before the return drive.
