How far is Tallahassee, FL from Parker, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Parker, FL is about 98.8 miles (159 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Parker.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Parker.
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Start on South Monroe Street
148 m · 24 sec · South Monroe Street
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Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
133 m · 12 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Continue on West Pensacola Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Pensacola Street
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Turn left onto Varsity Drive
1165 ft · 39 sec · Varsity Drive
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Turn slight right onto Stadium Drive
2757 ft · 1 min · Stadium Drive
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Turn left onto West Pensacola Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · West Pensacola Street
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Continue on Blountstown Highway
17.7 mi · 25 min · Blountstown Highway
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Continue on Jackson Bluff Road
1.1 km · 57 sec · Jackson Bluff Road
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Continue on Blountstown Highway
49.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Blountstown Highway
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Turn left
16.1 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto Star Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · Star Avenue
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Turn right onto Gulf Coast Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Gulf Coast Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Tyndall Parkway
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Tyndall Parkway
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Turn right onto Boat Race Road
1876 ft · 47 sec · Boat Race Road
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Turn straight
1923 ft · 47 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Parker.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Blountstown Highway
Continue on Blountstown Highway
49.2 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Sunny near Parker.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Parker?
The road trip is about 98.8 miles (159 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Blountstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Tallahassee and 49.5 miles from Parker.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 1:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.48 one way or $28.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tallahassee and Parker, 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 Parker.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Parker. Straight-line distance: 81.71 mi (131.5 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parker
Town in Bay County, Florida
| Population | 4,109 |
| Coordinates | 30.1310400, -85.6032600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parker (-85.60326, 30.13104)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $14.48 | $28.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.04 | $32.08 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $17.09 | $34.17 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $15.18 | $30.36 |
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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