How far is Tallahassee, FL from Pretty Bayou, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Pretty Bayou, FL is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Pretty Bayou.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Pretty Bayou.
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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
22.5 mi · 30 min
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Turn right onto East 23rd Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · East 23rd Street
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Turn right onto Frankford Avenue
2585 ft · 1 min · Frankford Avenue
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Turn left onto West 27th Street
1515 ft · 1 min · West 27th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 27th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Pretty Bayou.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tallahassee and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pretty Bayou.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Pretty Bayou?
The road trip is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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 49.4 miles from Tallahassee and 49.5 miles from Pretty Bayou.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 Pretty Bayou, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tallahassee and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pretty Bayou.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Pretty Bayou. Straight-line distance: 86.08 mi (138.54 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pretty Bayou
Census-designated place in Bay County, Florida
| Population | 3,206 |
| Coordinates | 30.1965900, -85.6966000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pretty Bayou (-85.6966, 30.19659)
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 14m |
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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