Origin
Chattahoochee, FL
Late night in Chattahoochee on Sunday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chattahoochee, 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
57m
Distance
44.1 mi
71 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chattahoochee, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Tallahassee, FL
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Trip Overview
This short 44.1-mile drive from Chattahoochee, FL, to Tallahassee, FL, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 57 minutes. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with about 74% of it on interstates and major roads like I 10 and North Monroe Street. With a projected fuel cost of just $7, this is a budget-friendly option for moving between these two Florida locations. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, and the drive offers a straightforward connection between the two cities. It's a practical choice for a quick journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 32.5 mi | 34m |
| North Monroe Street | 3.7 mi | 8m |
| Bonnie Hill Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Flat Creek Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Little Sycamore Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 32.5 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattahoochee, FL and Tallahassee, FL.
1
Start on US 90
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Washington Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on Mainstreet
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Mainstreet
4
Continue on South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Main Street
5
Continue on CR 269
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Little Sycamore Road
6
Continue on CR 269
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Bonnie Hill Road
7
Turn left onto CR 270A
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Flat Creek Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
9
Merge onto I 10
33 mi
·
34 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 199
Toward US 27: Monroe Street, State Capitol
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
407 ft
·
8 sec
Exit 199
Toward Monroe Street
12
Turn right onto US 27
3.7 mi
·
8 min
·
North Monroe Street
13
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
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.1 miles from Chattahoochee, 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
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 40.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
Navigation decision point
Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
5
7.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
39.8 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward US 27: Monroe Street, State Capitol
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 199
Toward US 27: Monroe Street, State Capitol
6
40.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Monroe Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 199
Toward Monroe Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.02 one way
$14.04 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $7.64 | $15.27 |
| premium | $4.72 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.74 | $19.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
SSW 0 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
82°F
Midway, FL
22 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
30 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
57m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 57-minute trip, with 74% of the drive utilizing major roads like I 10. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 32.5 miles on I 10, so there are significant periods of consistent driving. While primarily interstate, the route also incorporates stretches on North Monroe Street and Bonnie Hill Road, offering a slight change in pace as you approach your destination. This blend provides a straightforward driving experience with minimal complexity.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.5 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and North Monroe Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 57m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Chattahoochee, FL to Tallahassee, FL, road signs begin pointing toward State Capitol along the way.
State Capitol
39.8 mi in
|
~48m
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 57m. Total distance: 44.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.5 miles on I 10. 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 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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