How far is Tallahassee, FL from Wright, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Wright, FL is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (226 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Washington County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Wright.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Wright.
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Start on South Monroe Street
3.9 mi · 9 min · South Monroe Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Pensacola
1773 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
129.2 mi · 2 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 285: Niceville, Eglin AFB
1694 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
17.6 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto East John Sims Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min · East John Sims Parkway
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Continue on John Sims Parkway
1 km · 1 min · John Sims Parkway
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Keep slight right
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Gen Robert W. Bond Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Gen Robert W. Bond Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Lewis Turner Boulevard
3.9 mi · 6 min · Lewis Turner Boulevard
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Continue on Beal Parkway Northwest
866 ft · 24 sec · Beal Parkway Northwest
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Continue on Beal Parkway Northwest
99 m · 12 sec · Beal Parkway Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beal Parkway Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Wright.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
129 mi · 02h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Sunny near Wright.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Wright?
The road trip is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Chipley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from Tallahassee and 81.4 miles from Wright.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.4 miles (226 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 10:38 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.77 one way or $43.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tallahassee and Wright, 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 Wright.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Wright. Straight-line distance: 140.43 mi (226 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wright
Wright is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.4557500, -86.6382900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wright (-86.63829, 30.45575)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $21.77 | $43.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $24.51 | $49.02 |
| Premium | $4.61 | $26.48 | $52.96 |
| Diesel | $5.89 | $33.79 | $67.57 |
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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