How far is DeFuniak Springs, FL from Orlando, FL?
The driving distance from DeFuniak Springs, FL to Orlando, FL is about 372.9 miles (600.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 321.9 miles (518 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between DeFuniak Springs and Orlando.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between DeFuniak Springs and Orlando.
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Start on South 9th Street
38 m · 13 sec · South 9th Street
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Turn left onto US Highway 90 East
1590 ft · 41 sec · US Highway 90 East
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Turn left onto US Highway 331 South
2.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 331 South
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
1956 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
211 mi · 3 hr 46 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
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
42.3 mi · 45 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville
1.8 mi · 2 min · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
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Continue on East-West Expressway
7.1 mi · 8 min · East-West Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17, US 92, US 441: Orange Blossom Trail
799 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Carter Street
3109 ft · 2 min · Carter Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hicks Avenue
62 m · 5 sec · Hicks Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Hicks Avenue
701 ft · 21 sec · Hicks Avenue
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Turn right onto West Anderson Street
2446 ft · 1 min · West Anderson Street
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Turn left onto Boone Avenue
655 ft · 22 sec · Boone Avenue
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Turn right onto West South Street
60 m · 5 sec · West South Street
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Turn slight right
31 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between DeFuniak Springs and Orlando.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
211 mi · 03h 46m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving DeFuniak Springs and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Orlando.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from DeFuniak Springs to Orlando?
The road trip is about 372.9 miles (600.2 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?
Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187 miles from DeFuniak Springs and 185.9 miles from Orlando.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 321.9 miles (518 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 5:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.59 one way or $109.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between DeFuniak Springs and Orlando, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around DeFuniak Springs and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Orlando.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between DeFuniak Springs and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 321.9 mi (518.04 km).
#1 DeFuniak Springs
City in Walton County, Florida, United States
| Population | 7,200 |
| Coordinates | 30.7210200, -86.1152200 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orlando
The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.
| Population | 289,457 |
| Coordinates | 28.5383400, -81.3792400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 600 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 39m |
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 | $54.59 | $109.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $60.48 | $120.97 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $64.43 | $128.86 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $57.25 | $114.49 |
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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