How far is it from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Paxton, FL?

The distance between Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Paxton, FL is 70 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Paxton, FL?

The drive from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Paxton, FL takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Paxton, FL?

The fastest route from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Paxton, FL covers 70 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.

Which direction is Paxton, FL from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)?

Paxton, FL lies roughly to the north of Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS).

Which roads does the route from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Paxton, FL follow?

The drive from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Paxton, FL mainly follows FL 285.

Where can I camp between Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Paxton, FL?

Along the route from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Paxton, FL you can stop for the night or service your van at Speck Pond.

Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) Paxton, FL

Distance: 70 kmDrive time: 1 h 20 min

Driving from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Paxton, FL takes about 1 h 20 min via FL 285. The distance is 70 km. The straight-line distance is 59 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Valparaiso, FL, Niceville, FL, Paxton, FL. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 70 km

This 43-mile stretch takes about an hour and 17 minutes, starting on Barrancas Avenue. The route follows FL 285 and County Highway 1087 through rural countryside, eventually ending on Adams Street in Paxton in the piney woods of the Florida Panhandle.

1 Depart onto Barrancas Avenue 45 m
2 Turn left onto D Avenue 241 m
3 Turn right onto 3rd Street 365 m
4 Turn left 102 m
5 Turn left onto Eglin Boulevard 2 km
6 Continue straight onto South John Sims Parkway 117 m
7 Keep slightly left onto South John Sims Parkway 7 km
8 Turn left onto North Partin Drive 29 km

9 Turn right onto US Highway 90 West 4 km
10 Turn left onto County Highway 1087 14 km
11 Continue straight onto County Road 2A 5 km
12 At end of road, turn right onto County Highway 2 403 m
13 Turn left onto US Highway 331 North 10 km
14 Turn left onto County Highway 147 749 m
15 Turn right onto Adams Street 567 m
16 Arrive left onto Adams Street

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The return trip from Paxton, FL to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) covers roughly the same distance, 70 km.

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How far is it from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Paxton, FL?: The distance between Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Paxton, FL is 70 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Paxton, FL?: The drive from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Paxton, FL takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Paxton, FL?: The fastest route from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Paxton, FL covers 70 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.
Which direction is Paxton, FL from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)?: Paxton, FL lies roughly to the north of Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS).
Which roads does the route from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Paxton, FL follow?: The drive from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Paxton, FL mainly follows FL 285.
Which towns do you pass between Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Paxton, FL?: Towns on the route from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Paxton, FL include Niceville.
Where can I camp between Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Paxton, FL?: Along the route from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Paxton, FL you can stop for the night or service your van at Speck Pond.

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