Warrington, FL to Tallahassee, FL is 201.5 miles and takes about 3h 48m via I 10, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, primarily using the interstate for a straightforward connection between these two cities. You'll find it's a solid option for a single-day drive, with most of the route on a major highway. Plan for about 186 miles of continuous interstate cruising. Given the relatively short duration and highway focus, it's a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
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
100.8 miles from Warrington, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 54m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
185.6 mi
3h 18m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
5.6 mi
6m
North Monroe Street
3.7 mi
8m
Barrancas Avenue
3.4 mi
6m
West Chase Street
0.8 mi
2m
2nd Street
0.3 mi
<1m
West Garden Street
0.2 mi
<1m
North A Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 185.6 mi, about 3h 18m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,020 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,406
Quietest
2 AM
~129 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Warrington, FL and Tallahassee, FL.
1
Start on East Palmetto Avenue
341 ft·16 sec·East Palmetto Avenue
2
Turn right onto 2nd Street
0.3 mi·48 sec·2nd Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto FL 292
3.4 mi·6 min·Barrancas Avenue
4
Turn slight right onto US 98 Business
0.2 mi·33 sec·West Garden Street
5
Turn left onto North A Street
485 ft·15 sec·North A Street
6
Turn right onto West Chase Street
0.8 mi·2 min·West Chase Street
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·33 sec
Toward I 110 North
8
Continue on I 110
5.6 mi·6 min·Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·28 sec
Exit 6Toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis HighwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
11
Merge onto I 10
186 mi·3 hr 18 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi·55 sec
Exit 199Toward US 27: Monroe Street, State CapitolUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
407 ft·8 sec
Exit 199Toward Monroe Street
14
Turn right onto US 27
3.7 mi·8 min·North Monroe Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 27; FL 61
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour 48-minute drive time, leaving Warrington in the morning will allow you to reach Tallahassee with plenty of daylight to spare. The longest stretch without a major change in road type is 185.6 miles on I 10, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you embark, as services might be more spaced out during that segment. With a total drive under four hours and a fuel cost estimated at $32, you have the flexibility to stop for a break or meal as needed without significant disruption to your day. Consider a brief stop around the halfway point to stretch your legs before continuing on I 10.
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 100.8 miles from Warrington, FL, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 185.6 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 44 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.8 miles or 1h 54m 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 4m
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 Warrington, 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 Warrington, FL
This is one driving day of about 201.5 miles and 3h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Warrington, 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 185.6 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 197.7 — 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|2nd Street
Turn right onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.9 mi into trip|~8m in|North A Street
Turn left onto North A Street
Navigation decision point
9
10.8 mi into trip|~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Hi...
8
197.3 mi into trip|~3h 38m in
Take the exit toward US 27: Monroe Street, State Capitol
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 199
Toward US 27: Monroe Street, State Capitol
6
197.7 mi into trip|~3h 39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Monroe Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 199
Toward Monroe Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.50 one way
$61.01 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$33.47
$66.94
premium
$4.55
$36.10
$72.19
diesel
$4.80
$38.05
$76.09
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
EV Charging Along Route
37 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Tallahassee, FL
Tallahassee, FL
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE
14 DCFC
Tallahassee, FL - Thomasville Road - Tesla Supercharger
Tallahassee, FL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Tallahassee, FL - West Pensacola Street - Tesla Supercharger
Tallahassee, FL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Tallahassee, FL - Apalachee Parkway - Tesla Supercharger
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.5
0
$21.16
$9.67
Efficient EV
50.4
0
$17.63
$8.06
EV Truck/SUV
80.6
1
$28.21
$12.90
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Warrington, FL
Late night
in Warrington on Sunday
Local time
3:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
N 0 to 5 mph39% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Tallahassee, FL
Late night
in Tallahassee on Sunday
Local time
4:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph10% chanceLive 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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
4 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
3h 48m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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.
Gulf Islands National Seashore
National Seashore
Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is almost entirely highway, with 95% of the driving on major roads. You'll spend the vast majority of your time on I 10, covering a stretch of 185.6 miles without interruption. After the interstate portion, you'll transition to surface streets like Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway and North Monroe Street for the final miles into Tallahassee. Expect a steady stream of exits on the interstate portion, indicating a well-trafficked corridor.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 185.6 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 2nd Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 201.5 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 0.1 miles (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (North A Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
274 ft8 ft
Total Climb
682 ft
Total Descent
485 ft
Highest Point
274 ft
~72 mi in
Elevation Range
266 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Warrington, FL to Tallahassee, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Davis Highway along the way.
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 3h 48m. Total distance: 201.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 48m 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 185.6 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 18 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 18 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (North A Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gulf Islands National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Tallahassee, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
