How far is Orlando, FL from Chipley, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Chipley, FL is about 339.1 miles (545.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 293.9 miles (473 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
339.09 mi
06h 09m
Flight
293.89 mi
472.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
293.89 mi
Kilometers
472.97 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
339.09 mi
Kilometers
545.71 km
Drive Time
06h 09m

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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 06h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chipley
Thu, Apr 23, 8:26 AM CDT
Return by in Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-04-23T03:17
Arrive Chipley
Thu, Apr 23, 9:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
11:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orlando
8:00 PM EDT
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
Live Oak
FL

County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States

From Orlando
169.5 mi
03h 04m
To Chipley
169.6 mi
03h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Orlando and Chipley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Chipley.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Orange Avenue

    660 ft · 27 sec · South Orange Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    73 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Lucerne Circle West

    87 m · 13 sec · Lucerne Circle West

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 408 Toll West

    1327 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · East-West Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway

    1.2 km · 54 sec · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Ocala

    3233 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    42.3 mi · 45 min · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    176.2 mi · 3 hr 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 77: Chipley, Panama City

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Church Avenue

    17 m · 3 sec · East Church Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Church Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orlando and Chipley.

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
176 mi · 52%
Florida's Turnpike
150 mi · 44%
East-West Expressway
8.2 mi · 2%
Main Street
2.57 mi · 1%
Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
0.77 mi
Florida's Turnpike North
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight right

176 mi · 03h 09m

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 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.2 mi
293.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Live Oak
03h 04m from Orlando
Leave By
11:42 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Orlando and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chipley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Chipley?

The road trip is about 339.1 miles (545.7 km) and usually takes 06h 09m 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?

Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.5 miles from Orlando and 169.6 miles from Chipley.

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

The direct path is about 293.9 miles (473 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 EDT. 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 $49.61 one way or $99.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Orlando and Chipley, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orlando and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chipley.

Stop Ideas Near Live Oak

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Live Oak, 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 Live Oak.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

96 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

97 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Chipley. Straight-line distance: 293.89 mi (472.97 km).

Orlando

#1 Orlando

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

Population289,457
Coordinates28.5383400, -81.3792400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Chipley

#2 Chipley

City in Washington County, Florida

Population3,685
Coordinates30.7818600, -85.5385400
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Chipley (-85.53854, 30.78186)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 546 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.96 gal
45.29 L · about $49.61
Round trip
$99.22
23.92 gal · 90.58 L
Estimated CO2
106.3 kg one way
Round trip: 212.6 kg / 469 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $49.61 $99.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $54.97 $109.94
Premium $4.90 $58.56 $117.11
Diesel $4.35 $52.03 $104.05

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Orlando, FL and Chipley, FL. The current time in Orlando is 03:17:24, although it is 02:17:24 in Chipley.

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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.