Origin
Blountstown, FL
Night in Blountstown on Saturday
Local time
11:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blountstown, FL to Tallahassee, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
48.7 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blountstown, FL
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Tallahassee, FL
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Blountstown and Tallahassee covers 54.4 miles of Florida terrain, making for a straightforward one-hour trip. You will navigate primarily via Jackson Bluff Road, Blountstown Highway, and West Pensacola Street rather than high-speed interstates. Because the entire journey is easily manageable in a single day, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budget approximately $9 for fuel to complete this transit. It is a practical, local-focused connection that serves as an efficient way to transition between these two Florida locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Central Avenue | 25.5 mi | 35m |
| Blountstown Highway | 17.7 mi | 25m |
| West Pensacola Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| West Saint Augustine Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Jackson Bluff Road | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Stadium Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Madison Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Varsity Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Central Avenue
— 25.5 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blountstown, FL and Tallahassee, FL.
1
Start on FL 20
25 mi
·
35 min
·
West Central Avenue
2
Continue on FL 20; FL 267
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
Jackson Bluff Road
3
Continue on FL 20
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Blountstown Highway
4
Continue on FL 20
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West Pensacola Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto FL 366
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Stadium Drive
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto FL 366
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Varsity Drive
7
Turn right onto FL 366
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Saint Augustine Street
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on FL 366
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Madison Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto FL 61
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Monroe Street
10
Arrive at destination
US 27; FL 61
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Blountstown, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 46.7 and 48.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
46.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
FL 366 / Stadium Drive
Turn right onto FL 366 / Stadium Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
47.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
FL 366 / West Saint Augustine Street
Turn right onto FL 366 / West Saint Augustine Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
48.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
FL 61 / South Monroe Street
At end of road, turn left onto FL 61 / South Monroe Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.75 one way
$15.50 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
| premium | $4.72 | $9.06 | $18.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.75 | $21.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.82 | $3.12 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Tallahassee, FL
Late night in Tallahassee on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
82°F
Midway, FL
24 mi in
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
26 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 13m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route maintains a zero-percent highway share. You will spend your time navigating regional roads that demand your full attention due to frequent turns. Without any long, uninterrupted highway stretches, the journey feels more like an active local commute than a high-speed transit. The personality of this drive is defined by its constant shifts in direction, so stay alert behind the wheel as you progress through the 54.4-mile path.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.5 mi on West Central Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 46.7 miles in near FL 366 / Stadium Drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Blountstown, FL to Tallahassee, FL is easy. At 1h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 46.7 miles (FL 366 / Stadium Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.4 miles (FL 366 / West Saint Augustine Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.6 miles (FL 61 / South Monroe Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Tallahassee, FL
Full guide →Tallahassee is the capital city of Florida, in the Florida Panhandle region of the state. In addition to housing the state government, it is a university town home to Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and Tallahassee Community College. Tallahassee has a good selection of restaurants for a city of its size. The universities' theater, art, and music programs, in addition to an active Council of Culture and Arts, also make for an unusually vibrant arts scene.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 48.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.5 miles on West Central Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 46.7 miles (FL 366 / Stadium Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.4 miles (FL 366 / West Saint Augustine Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.6 miles (FL 61 / South Monroe Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tallahassee, FL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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