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Trip from Tallahassee, FL to Warrington, FL

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

3h 48m

Distance

201.2 mi

324 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 36m ★
6 AM
3h 48m
8 AM
4h 14m
10 AM
3h 57m
12 PM
3h 55m
3 PM
3h 59m
5 PM
4h 13m
8 PM
3h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Tallahassee, FL, FL

Tallahassee, FL

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Downtown Warrington, FL, FL

Warrington, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Tallahassee, FL to Warrington, FL covers 201.2 miles and takes about 3h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 10, South Monroe Street, North Pace Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 186.2 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.03 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

100.6 miles from Tallahassee, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 48m. Total distance: 201.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 48m highway drive covering 201.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and South Monroe Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 186.2 miles on I 10.

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 186.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and South Monroe Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 201.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 190.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

6
3.9 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward I 10 West: Pensacola

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 10 West: Pensacola
5
4.2 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
190.4 mi into trip | ~3h 29m in

Take the exit toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach

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 12 Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
7
194 mi into trip | ~3h 33m in

Take the exit toward FL 295: Fairfield Drive

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 4 Toward FL 295: Fairfield Drive
6
194.3 mi into trip | ~3h 34m in

Keep slight right at fork toward FL 295 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward FL 295 South

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 Tallahassee, FL to Warrington, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Pensacola Beach along the way.

Pensacola Beach

190.4 mi in | ~3h 29m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 186.2 mi 3h 19m
South Monroe Street 3.9 mi 8m
North Pace Boulevard 2.8 mi 5m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway 2.7 mi 3m
Barrancas Avenue 2.5 mi 4m
East Fairfield Drive 1.2 mi 2m
2nd Street 0.3 mi <1m
East Palmetto Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 186.2 mi, about 3h 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee, FL and Warrington, FL.

1

Start on US 27; FL 61

3.9 mi · 8 min · South Monroe Street
Use the left lane.
2

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Toward I 10 West: Pensacola Use the slight right lane.
3

Merge onto I 10

186 mi · 3 hr 19 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 12 Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Merge onto I 110

2.7 mi · 3 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 4 Toward FL 295: Fairfield Drive Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward FL 295 South
8

Turn straight onto FL 295

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Fairfield Drive
9

Turn left onto FL 292

2.8 mi · 5 min · North Pace Boulevard
10

Turn right onto FL 292

2.5 mi · 4 min · Barrancas Avenue
Use the left lane.
11

Turn left onto 2nd Street

0.3 mi · 59 sec · 2nd Street
Use the left lane.
12

Turn left onto East Palmetto Avenue

341 ft · 14 sec · East Palmetto Avenue
13

Arrive at destination

East Palmetto Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 100.6 miles from Tallahassee, FL, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 186.2 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 44 miles or 52m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 100.6 miles or 1h 53m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Warrington, 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.

+

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 201.2 miles and 3h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Tallahassee, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 186.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 100.6 mi from Tallahassee, FL · 1h 53m into the drive

city in Walton County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

DeFuniak Springs, FL

101 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

Quincy, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

DeFuniak Springs, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 100.6 miles from Tallahassee, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 186.2 miles.

Arriving in Warrington, FL

The final approach into Warrington, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Warrington, FL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.03 one way

$64.05 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $34.84 $69.68
premium $4.72 $37.41 $74.82
diesel $5.61 $44.42 $88.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 60.4 0 $21.13 $9.66
Efficient EV 50.3 0 $17.60 $8.05
EV Truck/SUV 80.5 1 $28.17 $12.88

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (66% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Tallahassee, FL

Night in Tallahassee on Thursday

Local time

11:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Warrington, FL

Night in Warrington on Thursday

Local time

10:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°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

5 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

3h 48m 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 Tallahassee, FL to Warrington, FL covers 201.2 miles and takes about 3h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, South Monroe Street, North Pace Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100.6 miles from Tallahassee, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 201.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 190.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Tallahassee, FL to Warrington, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Pensacola Beach along the way.

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