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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
316.13 mi
04h 44m
Flight
238.71 mi
384.17 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.71 mi
Kilometers
384.17 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.13 mi
Kilometers
508.76 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tampa
Sat, May 2, 7:19 AM EDT
Return by in Chattahoochee
Sat, May 2, 12:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattahoochee
2026-05-02T02:34
Arrive Tampa
Sat, May 2, 7:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chattahoochee
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Fort White
FL

Town of the United States

From Chattahoochee
157.9 mi
02h 22m
To Tampa
158.3 mi
02h 22m

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
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 20 mph SW

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.

  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

    129.9 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg

    15.9 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East-West

    2767 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    77 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown East, Jefferson Street

    856 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on North Orange Avenue

    1531 ft · 47 sec · North Orange Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Pierce Street

    1364 ft · 41 sec · Pierce Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Kennedy Boulevard

    1336 ft · 46 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

  19. 19

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
161 mi · 51%
I 10 East
130 mi · 41%
I 275 South
15.9 mi · 5%
Bonnie Hill Road
3.41 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.6 mi · 1%
Flat Creek Road
1.36 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.5 mi
238.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort White
02h 22m from Chattahoochee
Leave By
7:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort White, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort White.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

48 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

55 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

99 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Jacksonville

107 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattahoochee and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 238.71 mi (384.17 km).

Chattahoochee

#1 Chattahoochee

City in Gadsden County, Florida, United States of America

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

#2 Tampa

The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.

Population407,599
Coordinates27.9475200, -82.4584300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: West Washington Street (-84.845728, 30.704942)
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
11.16 gal
42.23 L · about $46.29
Round trip
$92.58
22.32 gal · 84.46 L
Estimated CO2
99.2 kg one way
Round trip: 198.4 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Chattahoochee and Tampa. The current time is 02:34:32.

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.