How far is Pretty Bayou, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Pretty Bayou, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
104.22 mi
01h 59m
Flight
86.08 mi
138.54 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.08 mi
Kilometers
138.54 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.22 mi
Kilometers
167.73 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Fri, May 29, 2:25 PM EDT
Return by in Pretty Bayou
Fri, May 29, 3:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pretty Bayou
2026-05-29T11:25
Arrive Tallahassee
Fri, May 29, 1:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pretty Bayou
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Blountstown
FL

City in Florida

From Pretty Bayou
49.4 mi
00h 59m
To Tallahassee
54.9 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
87°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pretty Bayou and Tallahassee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pretty Bayou and Tallahassee.

  1. 1

    Start on West 27th Street

    1515 ft · 1 min · West 27th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Frankford Avenue

    2585 ft · 1 min · Frankford Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 23rd Street

    3 mi · 5 min · West 23rd Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    113 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    21.2 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    67.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  8. 8

    Continue on West Pensacola Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Pensacola Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Stadium Drive

    2778 ft · 1 min · Stadium Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Varsity Drive

    846 ft · 25 sec · Varsity Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Saint Augustine Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Saint Augustine Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Madison Street

    2438 ft · 1 min · West Madison Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Monroe Street

    635 ft · 33 sec · South Monroe Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pretty Bayou and Tallahassee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 23rd Street
25.5 mi · 25%
West Pensacola Street
2.86 mi · 3%
West Saint Augustine Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Stadium Drive
0.53 mi · 1%
Frankford Avenue
0.49 mi
West Madison Street
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

67.6 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
86.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blountstown
00h 59m from Pretty Bayou
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pretty Bayou and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pretty Bayou to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km) and usually takes 01h 59m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Blountstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.4 miles from Pretty Bayou and 54.9 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.26 one way or $30.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pretty Bayou and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallahassee.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pretty Bayou and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 86.08 mi (138.54 km).

Pretty Bayou

#1 Pretty Bayou

Census-designated place in Bay County, Florida

Population3,206
Coordinates30.1965900, -85.6966000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: West 27th Street (-85.696598, 30.197)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.68 gal
13.92 L · about $15.26
Round trip
$30.53
7.36 gal · 27.84 L
Estimated CO2
32.7 kg one way
Round trip: 65.4 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $15.26 $30.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.91 $33.83
Premium $4.90 $18.02 $36.03
Diesel $4.35 $16.01 $32.02

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 · May 29, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Pretty Bayou, FL and Tallahassee, FL. The current time in Pretty Bayou is 11:25:17, although it is 12:25:17 in Tallahassee.

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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.