How far is Orlando, FL from DeFuniak Springs, FL?
The driving distance from Orlando, FL to DeFuniak Springs, FL is about 373.9 miles (601.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 321.9 miles (518 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 30m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 45m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orlando and DeFuniak Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and DeFuniak Springs.
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Start on the route
35 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South Orange Avenue
660 ft · 27 sec · South Orange Avenue
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Turn straight
73 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto Lucerne Circle West
87 m · 13 sec · Lucerne Circle West
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 408 Toll West
1327 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway
8.2 mi · 10 min · East-West Expressway
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Continue on Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
1.2 km · 54 sec · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Ocala
3233 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
42.3 mi · 45 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
211.3 mi · 3 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport
1602 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 331 South
2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 331 South
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 90 East
1590 ft · 43 sec · US Highway 90 East
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Turn right onto South 9th Street
38 m · 6 sec · South 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orlando and DeFuniak Springs.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight right
211 mi · 03h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Orlando and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near DeFuniak Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orlando to DeFuniak Springs?
The road trip is about 373.9 miles (601.8 km) and usually takes 06h 45m 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?
Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.9 miles from Orlando and 187 miles from DeFuniak Springs.
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 52 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 $54.75 one way or $109.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Orlando and DeFuniak Springs, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Orlando and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near DeFuniak Springs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and DeFuniak Springs. Straight-line distance: 321.9 mi (518.04 km).
#1 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 |
#2 DeFuniak Springs
City in Walton County, Florida, United States
| Population | 7,200 |
| Coordinates | 30.7210200, -86.1152200 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: DeFuniak Springs (-86.11522, 30.72102)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 602 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 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 | $54.75 | $109.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $60.67 | $121.33 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $64.63 | $129.25 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $57.42 | $114.84 |
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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