How far is Tallahassee, FL from Century, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Century, FL is about 198.1 miles (318.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181 miles (291.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
198.08 mi
03h 59m
Flight
181.02 mi
291.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.02 mi
Kilometers
291.33 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.08 mi
Kilometers
318.78 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Century
Thu, Apr 30, 8:23 PM CDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Fri, May 1, 1:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-04-30T17:24
Arrive Century
Thu, Apr 30, 9:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 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
9:02 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

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
Caryville
FL

Human settlement in Washington County, Florida, United States of America

From Tallahassee
98.9 mi
01h 59m
To Century
99.2 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    142.4 mi · 2 hr 33 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 85: Crestview, Niceville

    1295 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Ferdon Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Ferdon Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto West James Lee Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 7 min · West James Lee Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Highway 4

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Highway 4

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 4

    31.6 mi · 44 min · Highway 4

  10. 10

    Continue on 1st Avenue East

    978 ft · 24 sec · 1st Avenue East

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 4

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Highway 4

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Century Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Century Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto East Hecker Road

    17 m · 2 sec · East Hecker Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Hecker Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
143 mi · 72%
Highway 4
43.5 mi · 22%
West James Lee Boulevard
4.07 mi · 2%
South Monroe Street
3.9 mi · 2%
South Ferdon Boulevard
1.83 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.92 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

142 mi · 02h 33m

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
181 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caryville
01h 59m from Tallahassee
Leave By
9:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Tallahassee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Century.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 198.1 miles (318.8 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Caryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from Tallahassee and 99.2 miles from Century.

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

The direct path is about 181 miles (291.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.99 one way or $57.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Tallahassee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Century.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Century. Straight-line distance: 181.02 mi (291.33 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Century

#2 Century

Human settlement in Escambia County, Florida, United States of America

Population1,873
Coordinates30.9732400, -87.2638600
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Century (-87.26386, 30.97324)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.99 gal
26.46 L · about $28.99
Round trip
$57.99
13.98 gal · 52.92 L
Estimated CO2
62.1 kg one way
Round trip: 124.2 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $28.99 $57.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.13 $64.25
Premium $4.90 $34.22 $68.45
Diesel $4.35 $30.41 $60.81

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Tallahassee, FL and Century, FL. The current time in Tallahassee is 17:24:27, although it is 16:24:27 in Century.

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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.