How far is Tallahassee, FL from Mary Esther, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Mary Esther, FL is about 166.7 miles (268.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142 miles (228.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Washington County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Mary Esther.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Mary Esther.
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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
129.2 mi · 2 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 285: Niceville, Eglin AFB
1694 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
17.6 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto East John Sims Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min · East John Sims Parkway
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Continue on John Sims Parkway
1 km · 1 min · John Sims Parkway
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Keep slight right
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Gen Robert W. Bond Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Gen Robert W. Bond Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Lewis Turner Boulevard
3.9 mi · 6 min · Lewis Turner Boulevard
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Continue on Beal Parkway Northwest
2 mi · 4 min · Beal Parkway Northwest
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Turn right onto Mary Esther Cut Off
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mary Esther Cut Off
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Continue on Mary Esther Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Mary Esther Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Miracle Strip Parkway
2831 ft · 1 min · East Miracle Strip Parkway
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Turn right onto Doolittle Boulevard
40 m · 3 sec · Doolittle Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Doolittle Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Mary Esther.
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
129 mi · 02h 18m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Mary Esther.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Mary Esther?
The road trip is about 166.7 miles (268.3 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Chipley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from Tallahassee and 83.5 miles from Mary Esther.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142 miles (228.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 $24.39 one way or $48.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tallahassee and Mary Esther, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Mary Esther.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Mary Esther. Straight-line distance: 142.07 mi (228.64 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mary Esther
City in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States
| Population | 4,462 |
| Coordinates | 30.4101500, -86.6650900 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mary Esther (-86.66509, 30.41015)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $24.39 | $48.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.02 | $54.05 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $28.79 | $57.58 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $25.58 | $51.16 |
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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