How far is Bronson, MI from Panama City, FL?
The driving distance from Bronson, MI to Panama City, FL is about 943.8 miles (1518.9 km), with a travel time of about 17h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 809.7 miles (1303.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 35h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bronson and Panama City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bronson and Panama City.
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Start on South Matteson Street
11 m · 4 sec · South Matteson Street
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Turn right onto East Chicago Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Chicago Street
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Continue on West Chicago Road
9.3 mi · 12 min · West Chicago Road
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Continue on West Chicago Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Chicago Street
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Turn right onto Division Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Division Street
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Continue on South Clay Street
1598 ft · 27 sec · South Clay Street
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Continue on North Angola Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Angola Road
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Turn straight onto Fenn Road
2762 ft · 47 sec · Fenn Road
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Take the ramp slight right
65.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Continue straight
76.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Continue straight
24.4 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue
1296 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
1069 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
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Turn right onto East Southport Road
2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road
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Take the ramp left
1656 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
275.2 mi · 5 hr
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Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Loop
1 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 South: Huntsville
1973 ft · 46 sec
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Continue straight
182.6 mi · 3 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
2715 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
2666 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
1940 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
93.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta
120 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta
1040 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street
1275 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Ann Street
133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road
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Continue on Carter Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road
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Turn left onto McGehee Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road
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Continue on Troy Highway
34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
546 ft · 9 sec
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Continue straight
2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
38.4 mi · 47 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
78 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ross Clark Circle
4.9 mi · 8 min · Ross Clark Circle
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Turn right onto South Oates Street
16.7 mi · 20 min · South Oates Street
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
60.9 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Harrison Avenue
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
69 m · 12 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto Luverne Avenue
131 m · 19 sec · Luverne Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Luverne Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bronson and Panama City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East Southport Road
Merge slight left
275 mi · 05h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bronson and Mostly Cloudy near Panama City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bronson to Panama City?
The road trip is about 943.8 miles (1518.9 km) and usually takes 17h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Goodlettsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 472.4 miles from Bronson and 471.3 miles from Panama City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 809.7 miles (1303.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 134.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $125.57 one way or $251.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 295.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bronson and Panama City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bronson and Mostly Cloudy near Panama City.
Stop Ideas Near Goodlettsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goodlettsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bronson and Panama City. Straight-line distance: 809.69 mi (1303.07 km).
#1 Bronson
Town in Levy County, Florida
| Population | 1,334 |
| Coordinates | 41.8722700, -85.1947000 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Panama City
County seat of Bay County, Florida, United States
| Population | 34,667 |
| Coordinates | 30.1594600, -85.6598300 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Panama City (-85.65983, 30.15946)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1519 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 31h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 23h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 18h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 15h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 13h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 11h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $125.57 | $251.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $141.62 | $283.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $154.98 | $309.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $176.62 | $353.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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