How far is it from Destin, FL, to Ponce de Leon, FL, ?

The distance between Destin, FL, and Ponce de Leon, FL, is 54 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Destin, FL, to Ponce de Leon, FL, ?

The drive from Destin, FL, to Ponce de Leon, FL, takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Destin, FL, to Ponce de Leon, FL, ?

The fastest route from Destin, FL, to Ponce de Leon, FL, covers 54 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.

Which direction is Ponce de Leon, FL from Destin, FL?

Ponce de Leon, FL lies roughly to the north-east of Destin, FL.

Which roads does the route from Destin, FL to Ponce de Leon, FL follow?

The drive from Destin, FL to Ponce de Leon, FL mainly follows FL 20.

Which towns do you pass between Destin, FL and Ponce de Leon, FL?

Towns on the route from Destin, FL to Ponce de Leon, FL include Niceville, Freeport, DeFuniak Springs.

Are there charging stations between Destin, FL and Ponce de Leon, FL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Destin, FL to Ponce de Leon, FL, including Pilot Travel Center 1446 (350 kW); 10th Street - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Palms Station - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 28.

Destin, FL Ponce de Leon, FL

Distance: 54 miDuration: 1 h 15 min

Driving from Destin, FL to Ponce de Leon, FL takes about 1 h 15 min via FL 20. The distance is 54 mi. The straight-line distance is 39 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Destin, FL, Freeport, FL, DeFuniak Springs, FL. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 54 mi

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 6 mi
6 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
7 Keep slightly right 134 yd
8 Turn straight onto John Sims Parkway 17 mi

9 Continue straight onto West Main Street 1 mi
10 Turn left onto Madison Street 5 mi
11 At end of road, turn left 10 mi
12 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
13 Merge slightly left 11 mi
14 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
15 Turn left 1 mi
16 Turn right onto Maple Loop 46 yd
17 Arrive left onto Maple Loop

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The return trip from Ponce de Leon, FL to Destin, FL covers roughly the same distance, 54 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

28 chargers

Pilot Travel Center 1446CCS · 2923 N. Highway 8, Ponce De Leon, FL, 32455350 kW
10th Street - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · Corner of Baldwin Ave. & 10th Street, De Funiak Springs, FL, 32435250 kW
Palms Station - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 981 US-98, Destin, FL, 32541250 kW
FPL EVolution - Fudpucker's Trading CompanyCCS, CHAdeMO · 20001 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL, 32541150 kW
FPL EVolution - Holiday Inn ExpressCCS, CHAdeMO · 127 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548150 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Top attractions along the route

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Ponce de Leon, FL → Bonifay, FL18 mi · 25 min Ponce de Leon, FL → Samson, AL30 mi · 45 min Ponce de Leon, FL → Black, AL34 mi · 55 min Ponce de Leon, FL → Enterprise, AL50 mi · 1 h 25 min Ponce de Leon, FL → Westville, FL7 mi · 10 min Ponce de Leon, FL → Caryville, FL10 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Destin, FL, {fromState} to Ponce de Leon, FL, {toState}?: The distance between Destin, FL, {fromState} and Ponce de Leon, FL, {toState} is 54 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Destin, FL, {fromState} to Ponce de Leon, FL, {toState}?: The drive from Destin, FL, {fromState} to Ponce de Leon, FL, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Destin, FL, {fromState} to Ponce de Leon, FL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Destin, FL, {fromState} to Ponce de Leon, FL, {toState} covers 54 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.
Which direction is Ponce de Leon, FL from Destin, FL?: Ponce de Leon, FL lies roughly to the north-east of Destin, FL.
Which roads does the route from Destin, FL to Ponce de Leon, FL follow?: The drive from Destin, FL to Ponce de Leon, FL mainly follows FL 20.
Which towns do you pass between Destin, FL and Ponce de Leon, FL?: Towns on the route from Destin, FL to Ponce de Leon, FL include Niceville, Freeport, DeFuniak Springs.
Are there charging stations between Destin, FL and Ponce de Leon, FL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Destin, FL to Ponce de Leon, FL, including Pilot Travel Center 1446 (350 kW); 10th Street - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Palms Station - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 28.

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