Trip from Temple Terrace, FL to Tallahassee, FL

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

Drive Time

4h 2m

Distance

273.4 mi

440 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 49m ★

6 AM

4h 2m

8 AM

4h 28m

10 AM

4h 11m

12 PM

4h 9m

3 PM

4h 12m

5 PM

4h 27m

8 PM

3h 54m

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

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city in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States

Temple Terrace, FL

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Tallahassee, FL

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Trip Overview

This 273.4-mile drive from Temple Terrace, Florida, to Tallahassee, Florida, is estimated to take about 4 hours and 2 minutes of pure driving time. With a fuel cost projected at $46, it's an economical choice for a single-day adventure, with one recommended stop. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, making it a more engaging, turn-heavy experience than a typical interstate journey. The route stays within Florida, offering a direct connection between these two vibrant cities. Its manageable length and cost make it an excellent option if you're looking for a straightforward trip without the need for an overnight stay.

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

136.7 miles from Temple Terrace, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Mission Hills Avenue	—	—
North 56th Street	—	—
East Fowler Avenue	—	—
I 75 North	—	—
I 10	—	—
I 10 West	—	—
Mahan Drive	—	—
East Tennessee Street	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Mission Hills Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Ridgedale Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Ridgedale Road

Turn left onto Mission Hills Avenue

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Mission Hills Avenue

Turn right onto North 56th Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · North 56th Street

Turn slight right

131 ft · 5 sec

Turn right onto East Fowler Avenue

2.5 mi · 3 min · East Fowler Avenue

Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Ocala

0.4 mi · 46 sec · I 75 North: Ocala

Merge slight left

169 mi · 3 hr 1 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

0.2 mi · 16 sec · I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

0.3 mi · 30 sec · I 10 West: Tallahassee

Merge slight right

88 mi · 1 hr 34 min

Turn left onto Mahan Drive

6.7 mi · 11 min · Mahan Drive

Continue on East Tennessee Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

210 ft · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

338 ft · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

Turn right onto South Monroe Street

30 ft · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour driving duration and its local road nature, consider an early morning departure from Temple Terrace to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic. The route involves 273.4 miles and is best tackled in one day with one planned stop. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially since the projected cost is $46. A practical tip for this 'turn-heavy local drive' is to have your GPS readily available and be prepared for frequent turns and speed adjustments, as there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches to relax into.

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 136.7 miles from Temple Terrace, FL, or about 2h 1m into the drive.

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 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 136.7 miles or 2h 1m 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 18m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Temple Terrace, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Temple Terrace, FL

This is one driving day of about 273.4 miles and 4h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Temple Terrace, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Gainesville, FL

137 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.

Popular next leg

Gainesville, FL to Tallahassee, FL

149 mi · 2h 54m

Pacing Suggestions

South Brooksville, 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 136.7 miles from Temple Terrace, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Catalina Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tallahassee, Florida

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 273.4

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18509991559

The Power Plant Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Tallahassee, Florida

0.4 mi

The Sweet Shop Cafe & Lounge

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Tallahassee, Florida

0.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Macondo Coffee Roasters - Wesley Chapel

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wesley Chapel, Florida

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19.5

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+13524245621

Visit website

Lucky Goat Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tallahassee, Florida

0.4 mi

La Florida Coffee & Wine

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tallahassee, Florida

0.2 mi

Catalina Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 273.4

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18509991559

The Power Plant Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 273.4

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+18505366821

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 273.4

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–7 pm

Visit website

Argonaut Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 273.4

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 39.1

Brooksville, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 19.5

Wesley Chapel, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 156.2

Lake City, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.7 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 214.8

Madison, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Cascades Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 273.4

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18508913866

Visit website

Goodies Eatery

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 273.4

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+18506813888

Visit website

Capital Cascades Trail Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 273.4

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18508913866

Visit website

Tomahawks 51

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 273.4

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: Closed

+18509996339

Visit website

Kavakaze

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 273.4

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+18505659955

Mission San Luis

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 273.4

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18502456406

Visit website

Secrets Escape Rooms - Tallahassee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 273.4

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 12–9 pm

+18505366529

Visit website

Cracker Country

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Tampa, Florida

+18136274225

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.52 one way

$87.04 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 96 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$47.34	$94.68
premium	$4.72	$50.84	$101.67
diesel	$5.61	$60.36	$120.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 95.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	82	1	$28.71	$13.12
Efficient EV	68.4	0	$23.92	$10.94
EV Truck/SUV	109.4	1	$38.28	$17.50

Gas CO2

96 kg

EV CO2

32 kg (67% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Temple Terrace, FL

Night in Temple Terrace on Saturday

Local time

10:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tallahassee, FL

Night in Tallahassee on Saturday

Local time

10:51 PM

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

3 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

4h 2m 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 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 273.4-mile journey, as the highway share is 0%. This means you'll be on surface streets and local roads for the entire trip, with Mission Hills Avenue, North 56th Street, and East Fowler Avenue being key segments. Without any long highway stretches, the drive will likely feel more connected to the communities you pass through, offering a different pace than high-speed cruising. The constant turns and varied road conditions will keep you engaged behind the wheel, making the 4-hour duration feel more dynamic.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Main road: Mission Hills Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 2m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Temple Terrace, FL to Tallahassee, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

205 ft 60 ft

Total Climb

278 ft

Total Descent

133 ft

Highest Point

205 ft

~273.4 mi in

Elevation Range

145 ft

About the Cities

Arriving 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 4h 2m. Total distance: 273.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Temple Terrace, FL to Tallahassee, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Tallahassee, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Temple Terrace, FL to Tallahassee, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Catalina Cafe

Macondo Coffee Roasters - Wesley Chapel

Catalina Cafe

The Power Plant Cafe

The Sweet Shop Cafe & Lounge

Halisi Africa

Starbucks Coffee Company

LeRoc Bistro

Honest Living Tea House

Bruegger's Bagels

Macondo Coffee Roasters - Wesley Chapel

Lucky Goat Coffee

La Florida Coffee & Wine

Argonaut Coffee

Lunar Coffee

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

Foxtail Coffee Co. & Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream - SoMo Walls

Ground Ops Roastery + Bakehouse

ChargePoint Charging Station

Pilot EV Charging Station

Ionna Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Cascades Park

Goodies Eatery

Capital Cascades Trail Park

Tomahawks 51

Kavakaze

Mission San Luis

Secrets Escape Rooms - Tallahassee

Cracker Country

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Temple Terrace, FL

Tallahassee, FL

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 2m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

About the Cities

Arriving in Tallahassee, FL

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there rest areas on this route?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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