How far is DeFuniak Springs, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from DeFuniak Springs, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 413.3 miles (665.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290.6 miles (467.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 00m 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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City in Taylor County, Florida, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between DeFuniak Springs and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between DeFuniak Springs and St. Petersburg.
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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
139.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticello, Perry
1531 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Florida Georgia Parkway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Georgia Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Florida Georgia Parkway
32.5 mi · 42 min · Florida Georgia Parkway
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Continue straight
55.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight right
55.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street
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Continue on Gulf to Lake Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Gulf to Lake Highway
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Take the ramp right toward FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway
2186 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway
54.3 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Parkway
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Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane
5.3 mi · 7 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane
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Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway
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Continue on Memorial Highway
794 ft · 14 sec · Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Saint Petersburg
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto I 275: Saint Petersburg
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery
1409 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 34th Street North
2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North
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Continue on 34th Street South
99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between DeFuniak Springs and St. Petersburg.
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
140 mi · 02h 30m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from DeFuniak Springs to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 413.3 miles (665.2 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?
Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.3 miles from DeFuniak Springs and 222 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 290.6 miles (467.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 122.7 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 5:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.48 one way or $120.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.6 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 St. Petersburg, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around DeFuniak Springs and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near St. Petersburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between DeFuniak Springs and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 290.58 mi (467.64 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 St. Petersburg
The second most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 253,693 |
| Coordinates | 27.7708600, -82.6792700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 665 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 09m |
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 | $60.48 | $120.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $67.01 | $134.02 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $71.38 | $142.77 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $63.42 | $126.85 |
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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