How far is Tallahassee, FL from Upper Grand Lagoon, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Upper Grand Lagoon, FL is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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 36m.
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
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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 Upper Grand Lagoon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Upper Grand Lagoon.
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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
5.4 mi · 9 min · East 23rd Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1693 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit straight
1295 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Navy Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Navy Boulevard
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Turn left onto Coast Guard Road
1812 ft · 53 sec · Coast Guard Road
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Turn right
1239 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Magnolia Beach Road
664 ft · 34 sec · Magnolia Beach Road
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Turn left
1642 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left
43 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
1237 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right
37 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Ammo Road
101 m · 19 sec · Ammo Road
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Turn left
150 m · 36 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 Upper Grand Lagoon.
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 Upper Grand Lagoon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Upper Grand Lagoon?
The road trip is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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 52.6 miles from Tallahassee and 52.7 miles from Upper Grand Lagoon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.43 one way or $30.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tallahassee and Upper Grand Lagoon, 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 Upper Grand Lagoon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Upper Grand Lagoon. Straight-line distance: 89.14 mi (143.46 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Upper Grand Lagoon
Census designated place
| Population | 13,963 |
| Coordinates | 30.1632600, -85.7407600 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Upper Grand Lagoon (-85.74076, 30.16326)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $15.43 | $30.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.10 | $34.19 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $18.21 | $36.43 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $16.18 | $32.36 |
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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