How far is Blountstown, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Blountstown, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.4 mi
01h 00m
Flight
45.67 mi
73.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.67 mi
Kilometers
73.5 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.4 mi
Kilometers
87.55 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Sat, May 30, 2:29 PM EDT
Return by in Blountstown
Sat, May 30, 2:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blountstown
2026-05-30T12:28
Arrive Tallahassee
Sat, May 30, 1:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blountstown
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Greensboro
FL

Town in Gadsden County, Florida, United States

From Blountstown
24.4 mi
00h 30m
To Tallahassee
30.1 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blountstown and Tallahassee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blountstown and Tallahassee.

  1. 1

    Start on West Central Avenue

    25.5 mi · 36 min · West Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Jackson Bluff Road

    1.1 km · 57 sec · Jackson Bluff Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Blountstown Highway

    17.7 mi · 25 min · Blountstown Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West Pensacola Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Pensacola Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Stadium Drive

    2778 ft · 1 min · Stadium Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Varsity Drive

    846 ft · 25 sec · Varsity Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Saint Augustine Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Saint Augustine Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Madison Street

    2438 ft · 1 min · West Madison Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Monroe Street

    635 ft · 33 sec · South Monroe Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blountstown and Tallahassee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Central Avenue
25.5 mi · 47%
Blountstown Highway
17.7 mi · 32%
West Pensacola Street
2.86 mi · 5%
West Saint Augustine Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Jackson Bluff Road
0.7 mi · 1%
Stadium Drive
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Central Avenue

Start on West Central Avenue

25.5 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
45.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greensboro
00h 30m from Blountstown
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Blountstown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blountstown to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Blountstown and 30.1 miles from Tallahassee.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.96 one way or $15.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Blountstown and Tallahassee, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Blountstown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blountstown and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 45.67 mi (73.5 km).

Blountstown

#1 Blountstown

City in Florida

Population2,430
Coordinates30.4437900, -85.0474400
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: West Central Avenue (-85.047465, 30.443257)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.27 L · about $7.96
Round trip
$15.93
3.84 gal · 14.54 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $7.96 $15.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.82 $17.65
Premium $4.90 $9.40 $18.80
Diesel $4.35 $8.35 $16.70

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · May 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Blountstown, FL and Tallahassee, FL. The current time in Blountstown is 12:28:52, although it is 13:28:52 in Tallahassee.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.