How far is Tallahassee, FL from Midway, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Midway, FL is about 196 miles (315.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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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 44m.
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 Midway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Midway.
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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
172.7 mi · 3 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 191: Milton, Bagdad
1724 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Garcon Point Road
7.2 mi · 10 min · Garcon Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Garcon Point Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Garcon Point Road
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Continue on Avalon Boulevard
5.5 mi · 8 min · Avalon Boulevard
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Turn left onto Gulf Breeze Parkway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway
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Turn left onto Abercrombie Road
2496 ft · 2 min · Abercrombie Road
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Turn left onto Keystone Drive
127 m · 20 sec · Keystone Drive
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
118 m · 17 sec · Cedar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Midway.
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
173 mi · 03h 05m
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.
Areas Of Fog leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Cloudy near Midway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Midway?
The road trip is about 196 miles (315.5 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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 97.9 miles from Tallahassee and 98.2 miles from Midway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.53 one way or $53.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tallahassee and Midway, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Tallahassee and Mostly Cloudy near Midway.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Midway. Straight-line distance: 162.36 mi (261.29 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Midway
This small community in Santa Rosa County, Florida, is situated in the western Florida Panhandle, near the city of Milton.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.4064800, -87.0055300 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Midway (-87.00553, 30.40648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $3.83 | $26.53 | $53.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $29.89 | $59.79 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $32.27 | $64.54 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $41.11 | $82.22 |
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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