How far is Tampa, FL from Bonifay, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Bonifay, FL is about 365.1 miles (587.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 276.1 miles (444.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 37m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Bonifay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Bonifay.
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Start on East Kennedy Boulevard
122 m · 17 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Ashley Drive
1748 ft · 49 sec · North Ashley Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 275
1164 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 North
843 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
17 mi · 21 min
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Merge slight left
160.3 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
184.2 mi · 3 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 79: Bonifay, Panama City Beach
1676 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto South Waukesha Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Waukesha Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Waukesha Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Bonifay.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight right
184 mi · 03h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Tampa and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bonifay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Bonifay?
The road trip is about 365.1 miles (587.5 km) and usually takes 06h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
White Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.6 miles from Tampa and 182.4 miles from Bonifay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 276.1 miles (444.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 89 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.43 one way or $106.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tampa and Bonifay, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Tampa and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bonifay.
Stop Ideas Near White Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Bonifay. Straight-line distance: 276.09 mi (444.32 km).
#1 Tampa
The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.
| Population | 407,599 |
| Coordinates | 27.9475200, -82.4584300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bonifay
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 2,692 |
| Coordinates | 30.7918600, -85.6796500 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bonifay (-85.67965, 30.79186)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 587 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 33m |
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 | $53.43 | $106.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $59.20 | $118.39 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $63.06 | $126.12 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $56.03 | $112.06 |
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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