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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Quick Snapshot
Road
373.97 mi
06h 45m
Flight
321.9 mi
518.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
321.9 mi
Kilometers
518.04 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
373.97 mi
Kilometers
601.84 km
Drive Time
06h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in DeFuniak Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 2:25 PM CDT
Return by in Orlando
Thu, Apr 16, 10:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-04-16T08:40
Arrive DeFuniak Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 3:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:45 AM to 1:15 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
10:30 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
Lee
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Orlando
186.9 mi
03h 22m
To DeFuniak Springs
187 mi
03h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ESE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW

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.

  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

    211.3 mi · 3 hr 46 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto US Highway 331 South

    2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 331 South

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 90 East

    1590 ft · 43 sec · US Highway 90 East

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South 9th Street

    38 m · 6 sec · South 9th Street

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
212 mi · 57%
Florida's Turnpike
150 mi · 40%
East-West Expressway
8.2 mi · 2%
US Highway 331 South
2.02 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

211 mi · 03h 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 45m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52 mi
321.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
03h 22m from Orlando
Leave By
10:30 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

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
DeFuniak Springs

#2 DeFuniak Springs

City in Walton County, Florida, United States

Population7,200
Coordinates30.7210200, -86.1152200
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: DeFuniak Springs (-86.11522, 30.72102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 602 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
13.2 gal
49.95 L · about $54.75
Round trip
$109.51
26.4 gal · 99.9 L
Estimated CO2
117.3 kg one way
Round trip: 234.6 kg / 517 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Orlando, FL and DeFuniak Springs, FL. The current time in Orlando is 08:40:10, although it is 07:40:10 in DeFuniak Springs.

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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.