How far is Panama City, FL from Bronson, MI?
The driving distance from Panama City, FL to Bronson, MI is about 943.2 miles (1517.9 km), with a travel time of about 17h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 809.7 miles (1303.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 35h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 17h 58m.
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.
The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Panama City and Bronson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Panama City and Bronson.
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Start on Luverne Avenue
131 m · 26 sec · Luverne Avenue
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
69 m · 14 sec · East 7th Street
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1 mi · 3 min · Harrison Avenue
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Turn left onto Ross Clark Circle
4.9 mi · 8 min · Ross Clark Circle
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5.2 mi · 8 min · Montgomery Highway
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Continue on McGehee Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road
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Turn right onto Carter Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road
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Continue on Zelda Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road
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Turn right onto Ann Street
911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street
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Turn left onto Ann Street South
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Merge slight left
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Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
277.1 mi · 5 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville
1720 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
665 ft · 10 sec · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown Loop
2.8 mi · 4 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
9 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
266.1 mi · 4 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road
1948 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto East Southport Road
975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road
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Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 Business: Coldwater
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1 mi · 2 min · Fenn Road
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Continue on North Angola Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Angola Road
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Continue on South Clay Street
1598 ft · 27 sec · South Clay Street
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Turn slight right onto Division Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Division Street
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1.4 mi · 3 min · West Chicago Street
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632 ft · 13 sec · West Chicago Street
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9.3 mi · 12 min · Chicago Road
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Continue on East Chicago Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Chicago Street
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0 m · 1 sec · South Matteson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Panama City and Bronson.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I-65 North
Merge slight left
277 mi · 05h 01m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Panama City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bronson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Panama City to Bronson?
The road trip is about 943.2 miles (1517.9 km) and usually takes 17h 58m 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?
Nashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 472.1 miles from Panama City and 471 miles from Bronson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 809.7 miles (1303.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 133.5 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 CDT. 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 $138.05 one way or $276.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 295.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Panama City and Bronson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Panama City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bronson.
Stop Ideas Near Nashville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nashville.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Panama City and Bronson. Straight-line distance: 809.69 mi (1303.07 km).
#1 Panama City
County seat of Bay County, Florida, United States
| Population | 34,667 |
| Coordinates | 30.1594600, -85.6598300 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bronson
Town in Levy County, Florida
| Population | 1,334 |
| Coordinates | 41.8722700, -85.1947000 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bronson (-85.1947, 41.87227)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1518 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 31h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 23h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 18h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 15h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 13h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 11h 45m |
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 | $138.05 | $276.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $152.95 | $305.91 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $162.94 | $325.88 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $144.77 | $289.54 |
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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