How far is Eglin Village, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from Eglin Village, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 423.8 miles (682.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 298.1 miles (479.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
423.84 mi
06h 55m
Flight
298.1 mi
479.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
298.1 mi
Kilometers
479.75 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
423.84 mi
Kilometers
682.1 km
Drive Time
06h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Sat, Nov 7, 8:02 AM EST
Return by in Eglin Village
Sat, Nov 7, 1:57 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eglin Village
2026-11-07T00:06
Arrive St. Petersburg
Sat, Nov 7, 7:02 AM CST
Route Timing
06h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:55 PM to 3:25 PM EST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:10 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eglin Village
8:00 PM CST
Overnight-style route

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
Perry
FL

City in Taylor County, Florida, United States

From Eglin Village
210.2 mi
03h 27m
To St. Petersburg
213.6 mi
03h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eglin Village and St. Petersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eglin Village and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Nakina Drive

    60 m · 13 sec · Nakina Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hatchee Road

    1898 ft · 1 min · Hatchee Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Gaffney Road

    1071 ft · 48 sec · Gaffney Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eglin Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Eglin Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on South John Sims Parkway

    117 m · 8 sec · South John Sims Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on South John Sims Parkway

    3.7 mi · 7 min · South John Sims Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Partin Drive

    17.4 mi · 23 min · North Partin Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2289 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 46 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticello, Perry

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Florida Georgia Parkway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Florida Georgia Parkway

    32.5 mi · 42 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    55.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    55.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Gulf to Lake Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Gulf to Lake Highway

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right toward FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway

    2186 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway

    54.3 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Parkway

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Veterans Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane

    5.3 mi · 7 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Memorial Highway

    794 ft · 14 sec · Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Saint Petersburg

    1.6 km · 2 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto I 275: Saint Petersburg

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 34th Street North

    2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  30. 30

    Continue on 34th Street South

    99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eglin Village and St. Petersburg.

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
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
155 mi · 37%
Florida Georgia Parkway
147 mi · 35%
Suncoast Parkway
54.3 mi · 13%
North Partin Drive
17.4 mi · 4%
I 275
15.4 mi · 4%
Veterans Expressway
6.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

155 mi · 02h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 55m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+125.7 mi
298.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
03h 27m from Eglin Village
Leave By
10:10 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eglin Village and Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eglin Village to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 423.8 miles (682.1 km) and usually takes 06h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 210.2 miles from Eglin Village and 213.6 miles from St. Petersburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 298.1 miles (479.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 125.7 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 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.32 one way or $114.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 132.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Eglin Village and St. Petersburg, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eglin Village and Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eglin Village and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 298.1 mi (479.75 km).

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#1 Eglin Village

Eglin Village is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.4629800, -86.5394000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Nakina Drive (-86.53939, 30.463258)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 682 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.95 gal
56.61 L · about $57.32
Round trip
$114.64
29.9 gal · 113.22 L
Estimated CO2
132.9 kg one way
Round trip: 265.7 kg / 586 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $57.32 $114.64
Mid-grade $4.32 $64.58 $129.17
Premium $4.66 $69.71 $139.42
Diesel $5.94 $88.82 $177.64

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 · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Eglin Village, FL and St. Petersburg, FL. The current time in Eglin Village is 00:06:36, although it is 01:06:36 in St. Petersburg.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.