How far is Chattahoochee, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Chattahoochee, FL to Tampa, FL is about 316.2 miles (508.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 238.7 miles (384.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chattahoochee and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattahoochee and Tampa.
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Start on West Washington Street
748 ft · 29 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Mainstreet
644 ft · 13 sec · Mainstreet
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Continue on South Main Street
1020 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Little Sycamore Road
699 ft · 14 sec · Little Sycamore Road
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Continue on Bonnie Hill Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Bonnie Hill Road
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Turn left onto Flat Creek Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Flat Creek Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
1698 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
129.9 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
15.9 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East-West
2767 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right
77 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown East, Jefferson Street
856 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on North Orange Avenue
1531 ft · 47 sec · North Orange Avenue
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Turn straight onto Pierce Street
1364 ft · 41 sec · Pierce Street
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Turn right onto East Kennedy Boulevard
1336 ft · 46 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattahoochee and Tampa.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I-75 South
Merge slight left
161 mi · 02h 52m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chattahoochee and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chattahoochee to Tampa?
The road trip is about 316.2 miles (508.8 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?
Fort White is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.9 miles from Chattahoochee and 158.3 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 238.7 miles (384.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.29 one way or $92.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Chattahoochee and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Fort White
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chattahoochee and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 238.71 mi (384.17 km).
#1 Chattahoochee
City in Gadsden County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 3,172 |
| Coordinates | 30.7054600, -84.8457400 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tampa
The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.
| Population | 407,599 |
| Coordinates | 27.9475200, -82.4584300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 509 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 56m |
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 | $46.29 | $92.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $51.29 | $102.58 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $54.64 | $109.28 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $48.55 | $97.09 |
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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