How far is Tallahassee, FL from Gonzalez, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Gonzalez, FL is about 198.7 miles (319.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.5 miles (288.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Washington 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 Gonzalez.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Gonzalez.
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Start on South Monroe Street
3.9 mi · 9 min · South Monroe Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Pensacola
1773 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
188.5 mi · 3 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Pensacola, Cantonment,
800 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North: Cantonment, Pensacola Boulevard
1700 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Pensacola Boulevard
3.9 mi · 7 min · Pensacola Boulevard
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Continue on South Highway 29
1 mi · 2 min · South Highway 29
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Turn sharp right onto Tate School Road
38 m · 10 sec · Tate School Road
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Turn left onto North Palafox Road
1415 ft · 28 sec · North Palafox Road
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Turn right onto Old Chemstrand Road
1170 ft · 31 sec · Old Chemstrand Road
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
25 m · 4 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Gonzalez.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
189 mi · 03h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Sunny near Gonzalez.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Gonzalez?
The road trip is about 198.7 miles (319.8 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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 99.2 miles from Tallahassee and 99.5 miles from Gonzalez.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.5 miles (288.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 9:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.08 one way or $58.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tallahassee and Gonzalez, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallahassee and Sunny near Gonzalez.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Gonzalez. Straight-line distance: 179.48 mi (288.85 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gonzalez
Census designated place
| Population | 13,273 |
| Coordinates | 30.5815800, -87.2913600 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gonzalez (-87.29136, 30.58158)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $29.08 | $58.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $32.22 | $64.44 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $34.32 | $68.64 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $30.49 | $60.99 |
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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