I would suggest staying in Tallahassee Florida.
It is close to the 12 hour mark.
It has lots of reasonable hotels and motels right off the route you will be taking.
Below are links to information about Tallahassee Florida and a web sight with motels in the area.
Enjoy your trip.
There is much to do in and around Kissimee Florida.
Pronounced by the residents ka-sem-me not as some say kiss-a-me Images available only to Customers.
http://www.hellotallahassee.com/
http://hotel-guides.us/florida/tallahassee-fl-hotels.html
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