Origin
Wellborn, FL
Morning in Wellborn on Tuesday
Local time
7:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wellborn, FL to Tallahassee, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 50m
Distance
95.6 mi
154 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 43m
★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wellborn, FL
Larry Milligan
Tallahassee, FL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 95.6-mile journey from Wellborn, FL, to Tallahassee, FL, is a straightforward drive that can be completed in about 1 hour and 50 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, allowing ample time to explore your destination without needing an overnight stay. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 91% of it on major roads like I-10 and Mahan Drive. You can expect a fuel cost of approximately $15 for this trip. Given its efficiency and manageable distance, this drive offers a practical way to travel within Florida.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.8 miles from Wellborn, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 83.5 mi | 1h 29m |
| Mahan Drive | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| CR 137 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| East Tennessee Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Franklin Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Pensacola Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Apalachee Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 6th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 83.5 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellborn, FL and Tallahassee, FL.
1
Start on 6th Avenue
210 ft
·
11 sec
·
6th Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 137
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
CR 137
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
4
Merge onto I 10
84 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn left onto US 90
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Mahan Drive
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 90
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tennessee Street
7
Turn left onto CR 1555
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Franklin Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Pensacola Street
9
Turn left onto CR 1559
210 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Calhoun Street
10
Turn right onto US 27
339 ft
·
12 sec
·
Apalachee Parkway
11
Turn right onto US 27; FL 61
31 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Monroe Street
12
Arrive at destination
US 27; FL 61
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 50-minute duration, this drive from Wellborn to Tallahassee offers flexibility. You can depart anytime that suits your schedule, but leaving in the morning will give you the full day in Tallahassee. With no designated stops, plan your own breaks as needed, especially during the 83.5-mile stretch on I-10. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as dedicated services might be more frequent on the interstate sections. The estimated fuel cost of $15 makes this an economical trip, so consider topping off before you leave Wellborn to ensure a smooth arrival.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.8 miles from Wellborn, FL, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.5 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 21 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.8 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 25m
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 Wellborn, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wellborn, FL
This is one driving day of about 95.6 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Wellborn, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 83.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.8 miles from Wellborn, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.5 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 95.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
87.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
|
US 90 / Mahan Drive
Turn left onto US 90 / Mahan Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
94.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
|
CR 1555 / North Franklin Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 1555 / North Franklin Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
95.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m in
|
CR 1559 / South Calhoun Street
Turn left onto CR 1559 / South Calhoun Street
Navigation decision point
5
95.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m in
|
US 27 / Apalachee Parkway
Turn right onto US 27 / Apalachee Parkway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.22 one way
$30.43 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $16.55 | $33.11 |
| premium | $4.72 | $17.78 | $35.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.11 | $42.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.04 | $4.59 |
| Efficient EV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.36 | $3.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.2 | 0 | $13.38 | $6.12 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Tallahassee, FL
Morning in Tallahassee on Tuesday
Local time
7:47 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
64°F
Monticello, FL
48 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 50m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this trip, with 91% of the 95.6 miles on major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 83.5 miles on I-10, offering a consistent pace. While primarily interstate driving, segments of Mahan Drive and CR 137 will introduce slight variations in the road's character as you approach your destination. This route prioritizes direct travel over scenic detours, making it a functional drive for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 83.5 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Mahan Drive. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near I 10.
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 1h 50m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 87.5 miles (US 90 / Mahan Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 94.8 miles (CR 1555 / North Franklin Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
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 1h 50m. Total distance: 95.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 83.5 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 87.5 miles (US 90 / Mahan Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 94.8 miles (CR 1555 / North Franklin Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tallahassee, FL before heading back.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Tallahassee, FL
More from Wellborn, FL
More trips to Tallahassee, FL
Explore more options from Wellborn, FL or browse trips ending in Tallahassee, FL.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse FL road trips.