How far is Wewahitchka, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Wewahitchka, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.71 mi
01h 29m
Flight
59.31 mi
95.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.31 mi
Kilometers
95.45 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.71 mi
Kilometers
131.5 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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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 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Sat, Apr 18, 8:32 PM EDT
Return by in Wewahitchka
Sat, Apr 18, 9:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wewahitchka
2026-04-18T18:02
Arrive Tallahassee
Sat, Apr 18, 7:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wewahitchka
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Bristol
FL

City in and the county seat of Liberty County, Florida, United States

From Wewahitchka
38 mi
00h 44m
To Tallahassee
43.7 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    27.3 mi · 39 min · North 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Central Avenue

    25.4 mi · 36 min · East Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Jackson Bluff Road

    1.1 km · 57 sec · Jackson Bluff Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Blountstown Highway

    17.7 mi · 25 min · Blountstown Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Pensacola Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Pensacola Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Stadium Drive

    2778 ft · 1 min · Stadium Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Varsity Drive

    846 ft · 25 sec · Varsity Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Saint Augustine Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Saint Augustine Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Madison Street

    2438 ft · 1 min · West Madison Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Monroe Street

    635 ft · 33 sec · South Monroe Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 2nd Street
27.3 mi · 33%
East Central Avenue
25.4 mi · 31%
Blountstown Highway
17.7 mi · 22%
West Pensacola Street
2.86 mi · 4%
West Saint Augustine Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Jackson Bluff Road
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North 2nd Street

Turn left onto North 2nd Street

27.3 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
59.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bristol
00h 44m from Wewahitchka
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wewahitchka and Mostly Sunny near Tallahassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km) and usually takes 01h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bristol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Wewahitchka and 43.7 miles from Tallahassee.

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

The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.95 one way or $23.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Wewahitchka and Tallahassee, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wewahitchka and Mostly Sunny near Tallahassee.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wewahitchka and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 59.31 mi (95.45 km).

Wewahitchka

#1 Wewahitchka

City in Gulf County, Florida, United States of America

Population2,122
Coordinates30.1127000, -85.2004700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: FL 22 (-85.200469, 30.11271)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.91 L · about $11.95
Round trip
$23.89
5.76 gal · 21.82 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $11.95 $23.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.24 $26.47
Premium $4.90 $14.10 $28.20
Diesel $4.35 $12.53 $25.06

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 · Apr 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Wewahitchka, FL and Tallahassee, FL. The current time in Wewahitchka is 18:02:58, although it is 19:02:58 in Tallahassee.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.