How far is Tallahassee, FL from Point Baker, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Point Baker, FL is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.9 miles (267 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.33 mi
03h 28m
Flight
165.87 mi
266.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.87 mi
Kilometers
266.95 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.33 mi
Kilometers
293.43 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Point Baker
Sun, Nov 8, 9:59 PM CST
Return by in Tallahassee
Mon, Nov 9, 2:27 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-11-08T19:30
Arrive Point Baker
Sun, Nov 8, 10:59 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:29 AM to 10:29 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:02 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tallahassee
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Bonifay
FL

City in Florida, United States

From Tallahassee
91 mi
01h 44m
To Point Baker
91.3 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Point Baker.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Point Baker.

  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

    167.3 mi · 2 hr 59 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 87: Milton, Navarre Beach

    2069 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Caroline Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Caroline Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Willing Street

    144 m · 17 sec · Willing Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Berryhill Street

    1948 ft · 1 min · Berryhill Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Stewart Street

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Stewart Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Point Baker.

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
168 mi · 92%
Stewart Street
4.6 mi · 3%
Caroline Street
4.12 mi · 2%
South Monroe Street
3.9 mi · 2%
FL 87
0.39 mi
Berryhill Street
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

167 mi · 02h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
165.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bonifay
01h 44m from Tallahassee
Leave By
10:02 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Point Baker.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Point Baker?

The road trip is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Bonifay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91 miles from Tallahassee and 91.3 miles from Point Baker.

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

The direct path is about 165.9 miles (267 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 10:02 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.53 one way or $49.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tallahassee and Point Baker, 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 Point Baker.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Point Baker. Straight-line distance: 165.87 mi (266.95 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
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#2 Point Baker

Point Baker is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.6901900, -87.0535800
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Point Baker (-87.05358, 30.69019)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.43 gal
24.35 L · about $24.53
Round trip
$49.06
12.86 gal · 48.7 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.3 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.82 $24.53 $49.06
Mid-grade $4.30 $27.66 $55.31
Premium $4.64 $29.86 $59.72
Diesel $5.91 $38.01 $76.02

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 · Nov 08, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Tallahassee, FL and Point Baker, FL. The current time in Tallahassee is 19:30:33, although it is 18:30:33 in Point Baker.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.