How far is Callaway, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Callaway, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
101.23 mi
01h 53m
Flight
79.39 mi
127.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.39 mi
Kilometers
127.77 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.23 mi
Kilometers
162.91 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Mon, May 4, 10:30 AM EDT
Return by in Callaway
Mon, May 4, 11:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Callaway
2026-05-04T07:36
Arrive Tallahassee
Mon, May 4, 9:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Callaway
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
Blountstown
FL

City in Florida

From Callaway
47.7 mi
00h 56m
To Tallahassee
53.5 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
82°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wewa Highway

    1271 ft · 32 sec · Wewa Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Star Avenue

    6.7 mi · 10 min · North Star Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    16.1 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    67.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  5. 5

    Continue on West Pensacola Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Pensacola Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Stadium Drive

    2778 ft · 1 min · Stadium Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Varsity Drive

    846 ft · 25 sec · Varsity Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Saint Augustine Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Saint Augustine Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Madison Street

    2438 ft · 1 min · West Madison Street

  10. 10

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

    635 ft · 33 sec · South Monroe Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Callaway 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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Star Avenue
6.68 mi · 7%
West Pensacola Street
2.86 mi · 3%
West Saint Augustine Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Stadium Drive
0.53 mi · 1%
West Madison Street
0.46 mi
Wewa Highway
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

67.6 mi · 01h 34m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
79.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blountstown
00h 56m from Callaway
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Callaway and Sunny near Tallahassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Blountstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Callaway and 53.5 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.81 one way or $29.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Callaway and Sunny near Tallahassee.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Callaway and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 79.39 mi (127.77 km).

Callaway

#1 Callaway

City in Florida

Population13,683
Coordinates30.1529800, -85.5699300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Wewa Highway (-85.569931, 30.152906)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.52 L · about $14.81
Round trip
$29.62
7.14 gal · 27.04 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $14.81 $29.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.41 $32.82
Premium $4.90 $17.48 $34.96
Diesel $4.35 $15.53 $31.06

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 04, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Callaway, FL and Tallahassee, FL. The current time in Callaway is 07:36:31, although it is 08:36:31 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.