How far is Chattahoochee, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Chattahoochee, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 44.1 miles (71 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.14 mi
00h 49m
Flight
38.35 mi
61.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.35 mi
Kilometers
61.72 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.14 mi
Kilometers
71.03 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Sat, May 2, 3:23 AM EDT
Return by in Chattahoochee
Sat, May 2, 4:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattahoochee
2026-05-02T02:34
Arrive Tallahassee
Sat, May 2, 3:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chattahoochee
9:30 PM EDT
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
Quincy
FL

County seat of Gadsden County, Florida, United States

From Chattahoochee
22.1 mi
00h 24m
To Tallahassee
22.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Washington Street

    748 ft · 29 sec · West Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Mainstreet

    644 ft · 13 sec · Mainstreet

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    1020 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Little Sycamore Road

    699 ft · 14 sec · Little Sycamore Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Bonnie Hill Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Bonnie Hill Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Flat Creek Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Flat Creek Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    1698 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    32.5 mi · 35 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Monroe Street, State Capitol

    2580 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Monroe Street

    124 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Monroe Street

    3.7 mi · 9 min · North Monroe Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
32.9 mi · 74%
North Monroe Street
3.71 mi · 8%
Bonnie Hill Road
3.41 mi · 8%
Main Street
1.6 mi · 4%
Flat Creek Road
1.36 mi · 3%
US 27
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

32.5 mi · 00h 35m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
38.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quincy
00h 24m from Chattahoochee
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chattahoochee and 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 Chattahoochee to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 44.1 miles (71 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Chattahoochee and 22.1 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.47 one way or $12.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Chattahoochee and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattahoochee and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 38.35 mi (61.72 km).

Chattahoochee

#1 Chattahoochee

City in Gadsden County, Florida, United States of America

Population3,172
Coordinates30.7054600, -84.8457400
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: West Washington Street (-84.845728, 30.704942)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.9 L · about $6.47
Round trip
$12.94
3.12 gal · 11.8 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $6.47 $12.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.17 $14.34
Premium $4.90 $7.64 $15.28
Diesel $4.35 $6.79 $13.57

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Chattahoochee and Tallahassee. The current time is 02:34:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.