How far is St. Petersburg, FL from DeFuniak Springs, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to DeFuniak Springs, FL is about 414.3 miles (666.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290.6 miles (467.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 09m 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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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Hamilton County, Florida, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and DeFuniak Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and DeFuniak Springs.
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Start on 34th Street South
2326 ft · 1 min · 34th Street South
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North
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Take the ramp left toward I 275 North
1811 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
37.7 mi · 47 min
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Merge slight left
160.3 mi · 2 hr 52 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 St. Petersburg 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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving St. Petersburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near DeFuniak Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to DeFuniak Springs?
The road trip is about 414.3 miles (666.8 km) and usually takes 07h 34m 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?
White Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 207.2 miles from St. Petersburg and 207.1 miles from DeFuniak Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 290.6 miles (467.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 123.7 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 $60.64 one way or $121.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between St. Petersburg and DeFuniak Springs, 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around St. Petersburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near DeFuniak Springs.
Stop Ideas Near White Springs
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and DeFuniak Springs. Straight-line distance: 290.58 mi (467.64 km).
#1 St. Petersburg
The second most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 253,693 |
| Coordinates | 27.7708600, -82.6792700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 667 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 10m |
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 | $60.64 | $121.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $67.19 | $134.39 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $71.58 | $143.16 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $63.60 | $127.19 |
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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