If you are planning to head from Tallahassee to Callaway, expect a straightforward 95.6-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 16 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops along the way. You should budget approximately $16 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Florida locations. Because you will be navigating through a mix of local roads and highways, it is a practical drive for those looking to reach the coast efficiently. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a change of scenery, the simplicity of this route makes it a very manageable day trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.8 miles from Tallahassee, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Blountstown Highway
66.9 mi
1h 32m
US 231
16.1 mi
20m
Star Avenue
6.7 mi
10m
West Pensacola Street
4 mi
8m
Jackson Bluff Road
0.7 mi
<1m
Stadium Drive
0.5 mi
1m
Wewa Highway
0.2 mi
<1m
Varsity Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Blountstown Highway
— 66.9 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee, FL and Callaway, FL.
1
Start on US 27; FL 61
486 ft·23 sec·South Monroe Street
2
Turn left onto FL 366
436 ft·12 sec·West Jefferson Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on FL 366
1.1 mi·3 min·West Pensacola Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto FL 366
0.2 mi·39 sec·Varsity Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn slight right onto FL 366
0.5 mi·1 min·Stadium Drive
6
Turn left onto FL 366
2.9 mi·5 min·West Pensacola Street
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on FL 20
18 mi·25 min·Blountstown Highway
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on FL 20; FL 267
0.7 mi·57 sec·Jackson Bluff Road
9
Continue on FL 20; FL 267
49 mi·1 hr 7 min·Blountstown Highway
10
Turn left onto US 231
16 mi·20 min·US 231
11
Turn left onto CR 2293; CR 2315
6.7 mi·10 min·Star Avenue
12
Turn right onto FL 22
0.2 mi·24 sec·Wewa Highway
13
Arrive at destination
FL 22
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip without any scheduled stops, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your personal schedule. Aim to top off your tank before leaving Tallahassee to keep your costs near the $16 estimate and avoid unnecessary detours. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, double-check your navigation settings before you pull away to ensure you stay on the path through Blountstown Highway and Star Avenue. Because there are no designated stops provided, make sure to handle any rest breaks or refreshments before you head out. This straightforward pace allows you to complete the drive in one go, so pack your essentials in the car and enjoy the direct route to Callaway.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.8 miles from Tallahassee, FL, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.8 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Callaway, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Tallahassee, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Tallahassee, FL
This is one driving day of about 95.6 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Tallahassee, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Blountstown Highway for about 66.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 5
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 95.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|FL 366 / West Jefferson Street
Turn left onto FL 366 / West Jefferson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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1.3 mi into trip|~3m in|FL 366 / Varsity Drive
Turn left onto FL 366 / Varsity Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
2.1 mi into trip|~5m in|FL 366 / West Pensacola Street
Turn left onto FL 366 / West Pensacola Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
88.6 mi into trip|~2h 5m in|CR 2293; CR 2315 / Star Avenue
Turn left onto CR 2293; CR 2315 / Star Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
95.3 mi into trip|~2h 15m in|FL 22 / Wewa Highway
Turn right onto FL 22 / Wewa Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.22 one way
$30.43 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$16.55
$33.11
premium
$4.72
$17.78
$35.55
diesel
$5.61
$21.11
$42.21
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.7
0
$10.04
$4.59
Efficient EV
23.9
0
$8.36
$3.82
EV Truck/SUV
38.2
0
$13.38
$6.12
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Tallahassee, FL
Late night
in Tallahassee on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
S 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 12:29PM EDT until April 15 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 3:52AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Destination
Callaway, FL
Night
in Callaway on Saturday
Local time
11:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 16m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that feels quite different from a standard interstate cruise. With only 17% of the journey spent on major highways, you will spend most of your time navigating regional corridors like the Blountstown Highway, US 231, and Star Avenue. Your focus will be tested during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 66.9 miles on the Blountstown Highway. The road’s personality shifts from local transit to more focused highway driving as you progress toward your destination. Stay alert, as the winding nature of these roads requires more active attention than a typical straight-line motorway.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66.9 mi on Blountstown Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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 0.1 miles in near FL 366 / West Jefferson Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Tallahassee, FL to Callaway, FL is easy. At 2h 16m with 17% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (FL 366 / West Jefferson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (FL 366 / Varsity Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (FL 366 / West Pensacola Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
The longest stretch is about 66.9 miles on Blountstown Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (FL 366 / West Jefferson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (FL 366 / Varsity Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (FL 366 / West Pensacola Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Callaway, FL before heading back.
