How far is Wright, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Wright, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (226 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washington County, Florida
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wright and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wright and Tallahassee.
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Start on Beal Parkway Northwest
549 ft · 11 sec · Beal Parkway Northwest
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Continue on Lewis Turner Boulevard
5.2 mi · 7 min · Lewis Turner Boulevard
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Turn sharp left onto Eglin Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Eglin Parkway
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Continue on Eglin Parkway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Eglin Parkway
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Continue on Government Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Government Avenue
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Turn left onto West John Sims Parkway
1.4 mi · 3 min · West John Sims Parkway
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Turn left onto North Partin Drive
17.4 mi · 23 min · North Partin Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2289 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
128.7 mi · 2 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Monroe Street, State Capitol
2580 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Monroe Street
124 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto North Monroe Street
3.7 mi · 9 min · North Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wright and Tallahassee.
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 East
Merge slight left
129 mi · 02h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Wright and Sunny near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wright to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Chipley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Wright and 84.6 miles from Tallahassee.
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 25.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.29 one way or $44.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Wright and Tallahassee, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wright and Sunny near Tallahassee.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wright and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 140.43 mi (226 km).
#1 Wright
Wright is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.4557500, -86.6382900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $3.80 | $22.29 | $44.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $25.13 | $50.26 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.15 | $54.30 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $34.59 | $69.17 |
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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