How far is Chipley, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Chipley, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Jackson County, Florida, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chipley and Tallahassee.
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Start on East Church Avenue
17 m · 10 sec · East Church Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
1785 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
78.6 mi · 1 hr 24 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 Chipley 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
78.6 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Chipley and Mostly Cloudy near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chipley to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Sneads is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Chipley and 43 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 3:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.57 one way or $25.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chipley and Tallahassee, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Chipley and Mostly Cloudy near Tallahassee.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chipley and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 78.47 mi (126.29 km).
#1 Chipley
City in Washington County, Florida
| Population | 3,685 |
| Coordinates | 30.7818600, -85.5385400 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $12.57 | $25.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.93 | $27.85 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $14.83 | $29.67 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
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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