How far is Tallahassee, FL from DeFuniak Springs, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to DeFuniak Springs, FL is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
120.93 mi
02h 16m
Flight
110.86 mi
178.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.86 mi
Kilometers
178.41 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.93 mi
Kilometers
194.62 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in DeFuniak Springs
Sat, May 30, 12:43 PM CDT
Return by in Tallahassee
Sat, May 30, 4:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-05-30T11:26
Arrive DeFuniak Springs
Sat, May 30, 1:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:56 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
Marianna
FL

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

From Tallahassee
60.4 mi
01h 08m
To DeFuniak Springs
60.5 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and DeFuniak Springs.

  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

    114.1 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto US Highway 331 South

    2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 331 South

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 90 East

    1590 ft · 43 sec · US Highway 90 East

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South 9th Street

    38 m · 6 sec · South 9th Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
114 mi · 95%
South Monroe Street
3.9 mi · 3%
US Highway 331 South
2.02 mi · 2%
US 331
0.3 mi
US Highway 90 East
0.3 mi
South 9th Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

114 mi · 02h 02m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
110.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marianna
01h 08m from Tallahassee
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee to DeFuniak Springs?

The road trip is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Marianna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.4 miles from Tallahassee and 60.5 miles from DeFuniak Springs.

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

The direct path is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.71 one way or $35.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tallahassee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near DeFuniak Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and DeFuniak Springs. Straight-line distance: 110.86 mi (178.41 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
DeFuniak Springs

#2 DeFuniak Springs

City in Walton County, Florida, United States

Population7,200
Coordinates30.7210200, -86.1152200
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: DeFuniak Springs (-86.11522, 30.72102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.15 L · about $17.71
Round trip
$35.42
8.54 gal · 32.3 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $17.71 $35.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.62 $39.25
Premium $4.90 $20.91 $41.81
Diesel $4.35 $18.57 $37.15

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Tallahassee, FL and DeFuniak Springs, FL. The current time in Tallahassee is 11:26:46, although it is 10:26:46 in DeFuniak Springs.

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.