How far is Tampa, FL from DeFuniak Springs, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to DeFuniak Springs, FL is about 392.5 miles (631.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 291.9 miles (469.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 12m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 06m.
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.
County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and DeFuniak Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and DeFuniak Springs.
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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
211.3 mi · 3 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport
1602 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 331 South
2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 331 South
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 90 East
1590 ft · 43 sec · US Highway 90 East
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Turn right onto South 9th Street
38 m · 6 sec · South 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and DeFuniak Springs.
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
211 mi · 03h 46m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near DeFuniak Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to DeFuniak Springs?
The road trip is about 392.5 miles (631.6 km) and usually takes 07h 06m 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?
Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.3 miles from Tampa and 196.2 miles from DeFuniak Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 291.9 miles (469.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 100.6 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 $57.45 one way or $114.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tampa and DeFuniak Springs, 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near DeFuniak Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Live Oak
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 Live Oak.
Gainesville, Florida
Waldo, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and DeFuniak Springs. Straight-line distance: 291.91 mi (469.79 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 DeFuniak Springs
City in Walton County, Florida, United States
| Population | 7,200 |
| Coordinates | 30.7210200, -86.1152200 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: DeFuniak Springs (-86.11522, 30.72102)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 632 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 53m |
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 | $57.45 | $114.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $63.65 | $127.31 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $67.81 | $135.62 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $60.25 | $120.49 |
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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