How far is Tallahassee, FL from Wallace, FL?

The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Wallace, FL is about 188.6 miles (303.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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
188.65 mi
03h 40m
Flight
173.28 mi
278.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.28 mi
Kilometers
278.87 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.65 mi
Kilometers
303.6 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wallace
Fri, Nov 6, 5:34 PM CST
Return by in Tallahassee
Fri, Nov 6, 10:15 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallahassee
2026-11-06T14:54
Arrive Wallace
Fri, Nov 6, 6:34 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:40 AM to 10:40 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
9:40 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
94.2 mi
01h 50m
To Wallace
94.4 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
77°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Wallace.

  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

    Continue on Berryhill Road

    8.7 mi · 17 min · Berryhill Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Chumuckla Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Chumuckla Highway

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chumuckla Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
168 mi · 89%
Berryhill Road
8.67 mi · 5%
Caroline Street
4.12 mi · 2%
South Monroe Street
3.9 mi · 2%
Chumuckla Highway
2.24 mi · 1%
FL 87
0.39 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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
173.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bonifay
01h 50m from Tallahassee
Leave By
9:40 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Cloudy near Wallace.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Wallace?

The road trip is about 188.6 miles (303.6 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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 94.2 miles from Tallahassee and 94.4 miles from Wallace.

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

The direct path is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 9:40 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.53 one way or $51.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Wallace. Straight-line distance: 173.28 mi (278.87 km).

Tallahassee

#1 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

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

Wallace is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.6774100, -87.1799700
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
End: Wallace (-87.17997, 30.67741)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.66 gal
25.2 L · about $25.53
Round trip
$51.07
13.32 gal · 50.4 L
Estimated CO2
59.2 kg one way
Round trip: 118.4 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $25.53 $51.07
Mid-grade $4.32 $28.77 $57.54
Premium $4.66 $31.06 $62.11
Diesel $5.94 $39.57 $79.13

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 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Tallahassee, FL and Wallace, FL. The current time in Tallahassee is 14:54:18, although it is 13:54:18 in Wallace.

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.