How far is Tampa, FL from Eglin Village, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Eglin Village, FL is about 430.9 miles (693.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 301.2 miles (484.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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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 07h 58m.
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.
Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Eglin Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Eglin Village.
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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
226.4 mi · 4 hr 3 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 left to continue on West John Sims Parkway
2.3 mi · 4 min · West John Sims Parkway
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Keep straight to continue on South John Sims Parkway
722 ft · 14 sec · South John Sims Parkway
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Continue on Eglin Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Eglin Boulevard
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Continue on F Avenue
1632 ft · 33 sec · F Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on 2nd Street
1.3 km · 1 min · 2nd Street
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Turn straight onto Eglin Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Eglin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Gaffney Road
1071 ft · 47 sec · Gaffney Road
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Continue on Hatchee Road
1898 ft · 2 min · Hatchee Road
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Turn left onto Nakina Drive
60 m · 9 sec · Nakina Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nakina Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Eglin Village.
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
226 mi · 04h 03m
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.
Sunny leaving Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Eglin Village.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Eglin Village?
The road trip is about 430.9 miles (693.4 km) and usually takes 07h 58m 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?
Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 215.4 miles from Tampa and 215.4 miles from Eglin Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 301.2 miles (484.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 129.7 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 EST. 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 $58.28 one way or $116.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tampa and Eglin Village, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Eglin Village.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Eglin Village. Straight-line distance: 301.26 mi (484.83 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 Eglin Village
Eglin Village is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.4629800, -86.5394000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eglin Village (-86.5394, 30.46298)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 693 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 22m |
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 | $3.83 | $58.28 | $116.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $65.66 | $131.33 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $70.88 | $141.76 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $90.30 | $180.61 |
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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