How far is Tallahassee, FL from Apalachicola, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Apalachicola, FL is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Wakulla County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Apalachicola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Apalachicola.
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Start on South Monroe Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Monroe Street
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Turn right onto East Magnolia Drive
137 m · 16 sec · East Magnolia Drive
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Turn left onto South Adams Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Adams Street
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Continue on Crawfordville Road
7.8 mi · 12 min · Crawfordville Road
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Continue on Crawfordville Highway
14.1 mi · 21 min · Crawfordville Highway
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Turn right onto Coastal Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Coastal Highway
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Turn slight right onto Sopchoppy Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · Sopchoppy Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sopchoppy Highway
10.5 mi · 15 min · Sopchoppy Highway
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Keep slight right
32.5 mi · 49 min
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Turn left onto Avenue C
139 m · 22 sec · Avenue C
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Turn right onto 5th Street
563 ft · 25 sec · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Apalachicola.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sopchoppy Highway
Keep slight right
32.5 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Sunny near Apalachicola.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Apalachicola?
The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Sopchoppy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.1 miles from Tallahassee and 38 miles from Apalachicola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.16 one way or $22.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallahassee and Sunny near Apalachicola.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Apalachicola. Straight-line distance: 64.79 mi (104.27 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Apalachicola
County seat of Franklin County, Florida, United States
| Population | 2,372 |
| Coordinates | 29.7260000, -84.9856000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Apalachicola (-84.9856, 29.726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $11.16 | $22.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.36 | $24.73 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $13.17 | $26.34 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
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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