How far is Tallahassee, FL from Cross City, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Cross City, FL is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.03 mi
02h 04m
Flight
88.58 mi
142.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.58 mi
Kilometers
142.55 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.03 mi
Kilometers
156.15 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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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 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cross City
Tue, May 26, 2:18 AM EDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Tue, May 26, 4:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-05-26T00:14
Arrive Cross City
Tue, May 26, 2:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tallahassee
9:30 PM EDT
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
Perry
FL

City in Taylor County, Florida, United States

From Tallahassee
48.5 mi
01h 02m
To Cross City
48.5 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
91°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Cross City.

  1. 1

    Start on South Monroe Street

    9 m · 3 sec · South Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Apalachee Parkway

    16.1 mi · 24 min · Apalachee Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    80.8 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southeast 14th Avenue

    64 m · 9 sec · Southeast 14th Avenue

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 14th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Apalachee Parkway
97 mi · 100%
Southeast 14th Avenue
0.04 mi
South Monroe Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Apalachee Parkway

Continue straight

80.8 mi · 01h 40m

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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
88.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
01h 02m from Tallahassee
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tallahassee and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cross City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Cross City?

The road trip is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Tallahassee and 48.5 miles from Cross City.

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

The direct path is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.19 one way or $28.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tallahassee and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cross City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Cross City. Straight-line distance: 88.58 mi (142.55 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Cross City

#2 Cross City

Town in Florida, United States

Population1,741
Coordinates29.6346500, -83.1269400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Cross City (-83.12694, 29.63465)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.96 L · about $14.19
Round trip
$28.37
6.84 gal · 25.92 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $14.19 $28.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.72 $31.44
Premium $4.90 $16.74 $33.49
Diesel $4.35 $14.88 $29.75

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallahassee and Cross City. The current time is 00:14:28.

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.