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Trip from Chattahoochee, FL to Tallahassee, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 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

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
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.

Downtown Chattahoochee, FL, FL

Chattahoochee, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

Downtown Tallahassee, FL, FL

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.

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.

Drive Character

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.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 32.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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

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

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.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.1 mi from Chattahoochee, FL · 29m into the drive

Downtown Midway, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Midway, FL

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.

Popular next leg

Midway, FL to Tallahassee, FL

196.5 mi · 3h 42m

Pacing Suggestions

Quincy, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Quincy, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.1 miles from Chattahoochee, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Tallahassee, FL

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Tallahassee, FL if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Chattahoochee, FL

Afternoon in Chattahoochee on Friday

Local time

1:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tallahassee, FL

Afternoon in Tallahassee on Friday

Local time

1:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

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

23 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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Chattahoochee, FL to Tallahassee, FL covers 44.1 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 10, North Monroe Street, Bonnie Hill Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 22.1 miles from Chattahoochee, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This is a straightforward 57m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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.

On the drive from Chattahoochee, FL to Tallahassee, FL, road signs begin pointing toward State Capitol along the way.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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