How far is it from Destin, FL, to Laurel Hill, FL, ?

The distance between Destin, FL, and Laurel Hill, FL, is 52 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Destin, FL, to Laurel Hill, FL, ?

The drive from Destin, FL, to Laurel Hill, FL, takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Destin, FL, to Laurel Hill, FL, ?

The fastest route from Destin, FL, to Laurel Hill, FL, covers 52 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.

Which direction is Laurel Hill, FL from Destin, FL?

Laurel Hill, FL lies roughly to the north of Destin, FL.

Which roads does the route from Destin, FL to Laurel Hill, FL follow?

The drive from Destin, FL to Laurel Hill, FL mainly follows FL 85.

Which towns do you pass between Destin, FL and Laurel Hill, FL?

Towns on the route from Destin, FL to Laurel Hill, FL include Niceville, Crestview.

Are there charging stations between Destin, FL and Laurel Hill, FL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Destin, FL to Laurel Hill, FL, including Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Palms Station - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Redstone Plaza - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 29.

Destin, FL Laurel Hill, FL

Distance: 52 miDuration: 1 h 20 min

Driving from Destin, FL to Laurel Hill, FL takes about 1 h 20 min via FL 85. The distance is 52 mi. The straight-line distance is 40 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Eglin AFB, FL, Valparaiso, FL. Driving directions

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Driving directions12 · 52 mi

This 52-mile trip takes about an hour and 15 minutes, starting on Airport Road and following FL 293 Toll to FL 85. The route leads into Laurel Hill, located in the rolling hills of northwestern Okaloosa County.

1 Depart left 49 yd
2 Turn right onto Airport Road 1 mi
3 Turn left onto Harbor Boulevard 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Emerald Coast Parkway 3 mi
5 Turn left onto Mid-Bay Bridge Road 16 mi
6 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
7 Continue straight 33 mi
8 Turn right onto Sunnyside Avenue 53 yd

9 Turn left onto Clary Drive 1 mi
10 Turn right onto Park Avenue 1 mi
11 At end of road, turn left onto 3rd Street 13 yd
12 Arrive right onto 3rd Street

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The return trip from Laurel Hill, FL to Destin, FL covers roughly the same distance, 52 mi.

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Charging points along the way

29 chargers

Cracker Barrel - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 201 Cracker Barrel Rd, Crestview, FL, 32536250 kW
Palms Station - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 981 US-98, Destin, FL, 32541250 kW
Redstone Plaza - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 2670 South Ferdon Boulevard, Crestview, FL, 32536250 kW
Allen Turner Chevrolet CrestviewCCS · 4150 South Ferdon Boulevard., Crestview, FL, 32536150 kW
FPL EVolution - Fudpucker's Trading CompanyCCS, CHAdeMO · 20001 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL, 32541150 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Laurel Hill, FL → Fort Walton Beach, FL44 mi · 1 h 10 min Laurel Hill, FL → Crestview, FL18 mi · 35 min Laurel Hill, FL → Clayhatchee, AL62 mi · 1 h 40 min Laurel Hill, FL → Lockhart, AL12 mi · 20 min Laurel Hill, FL → Sanford, AL38 mi · 55 min Laurel Hill, FL → Paxton, FL11 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 4, 2026.

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How far is it from Destin, FL, {fromState} to Laurel Hill, FL, {toState}?: The distance between Destin, FL, {fromState} and Laurel Hill, FL, {toState} is 52 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Destin, FL, {fromState} to Laurel Hill, FL, {toState}?: The drive from Destin, FL, {fromState} to Laurel Hill, FL, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Destin, FL, {fromState} to Laurel Hill, FL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Destin, FL, {fromState} to Laurel Hill, FL, {toState} covers 52 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.
Which direction is Laurel Hill, FL from Destin, FL?: Laurel Hill, FL lies roughly to the north of Destin, FL.
Which roads does the route from Destin, FL to Laurel Hill, FL follow?: The drive from Destin, FL to Laurel Hill, FL mainly follows FL 85.
Which towns do you pass between Destin, FL and Laurel Hill, FL?: Towns on the route from Destin, FL to Laurel Hill, FL include Niceville, Crestview.
Are there charging stations between Destin, FL and Laurel Hill, FL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Destin, FL to Laurel Hill, FL, including Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Palms Station - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Redstone Plaza - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 29.

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