How far is Century, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Century, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 196 miles (315.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181 miles (291.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Washington County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Century and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Century and Tallahassee.
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Start on East Hecker Road
17 m · 8 sec · East Hecker Road
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Turn sharp right onto North Century Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · North Century Boulevard
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Turn right onto Highway 4
7.3 mi · 11 min · Highway 4
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Continue on 1st Avenue East
978 ft · 24 sec · 1st Avenue East
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Continue on Highway 4
31.6 mi · 44 min · Highway 4
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Continue on Highway 4
4.6 mi · 7 min · Highway 4
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Ferdon Boulevard
1.9 mi · 4 min · South Ferdon Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 10 East: Tallahassee
2335 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
141.9 mi · 2 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Monroe Street, State Capitol
2580 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Monroe Street
124 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto North Monroe Street
3.7 mi · 9 min · North Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Century and Tallahassee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
142 mi · 02h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Century and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Century to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 196 miles (315.4 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Caryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.8 miles from Century and 97.2 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181 miles (291.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.70 one way or $57.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Century and Tallahassee, 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 Century and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tallahassee.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Century and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 181.02 mi (291.33 km).
#1 Century
Human settlement in Escambia County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 1,873 |
| Coordinates | 30.9732400, -87.2638600 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $4.15 | $28.70 | $57.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.80 | $63.61 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $33.88 | $67.76 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $30.10 | $60.20 |
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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