How far is Tallahassee, FL from Bagdad, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Bagdad, FL is about 179.1 miles (288.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
179.16 mi
03h 19m
Flight
164.14 mi
264.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.14 mi
Kilometers
264.16 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.16 mi
Kilometers
288.33 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bagdad
Wed, Apr 15, 10:07 AM CDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Wed, Apr 15, 2:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-04-15T07:47
Arrive Bagdad
Wed, Apr 15, 11:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:19 AM to 10:19 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tallahassee
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bonifay
FL

City in Florida, United States

From Tallahassee
89.5 mi
01h 39m
To Bagdad
89.7 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Bagdad.

  1. 1

    Start on South Monroe Street

    3.9 mi · 9 min · South Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Pensacola

    1773 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    172.7 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 191: Milton, Bagdad

    1476 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Garcon Point Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Garcon Point Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Church Street

    831 ft · 28 sec · Church Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
173 mi · 97%
South Monroe Street
3.9 mi · 2%
Garcon Point Road
1.8 mi · 1%
CR 191
0.28 mi
Church Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

173 mi · 03h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
164.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bonifay
01h 39m from Tallahassee
Leave By
10:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Tallahassee and Patchy Fog near Bagdad.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Bagdad?

The road trip is about 179.1 miles (288.3 km) and usually takes 03h 19m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bonifay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.5 miles from Tallahassee and 89.7 miles from Bagdad.

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

The direct path is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.22 one way or $52.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Tallahassee and Patchy Fog near Bagdad.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Bagdad. Straight-line distance: 164.14 mi (264.16 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bagdad

Bagdad is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.5988000, -87.0322300
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Bagdad (-87.03223, 30.5988)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.32 gal
23.93 L · about $26.22
Round trip
$52.43
12.64 gal · 47.86 L
Estimated CO2
56.2 kg one way
Round trip: 112.3 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $26.22 $52.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.05 $58.09
Premium $4.90 $30.94 $61.89
Diesel $4.35 $27.49 $54.98

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Tallahassee, FL and Bagdad, FL. The current time in Tallahassee is 07:47:45, although it is 06:47:45 in Bagdad.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.