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Blountstown
Skip as a base: a small Calhoun County seat with one motel and two sights. Stop 2–3 hours off I-10, or sleep in Marianna or Tallahassee.
Blountstown is a town of about 2,500 people on the Apalachicola River in West Florida, 30 minutes south of I-10 exit 152 on FL-69. Hurricane Michael hit it hard in 2018. There is one small motel, a pioneer village museum and a state park across the river in Bristol — which runs on Eastern Time while Blountstown runs on Central Time. Come for a half-day, not a holiday.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity, storms)
- Airports
- TLH · ECP · PNS
- Nights
- 0–1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Blountstown911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison Control1-800-222-1222
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Blountstown, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyLow street-crime risk in a town this size.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 1-800-222-1222 Poison Control
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTLH Tallahassee International (About 1 h 15 min by car via FL-20 and I-10; the nearest airport with full service.).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–4
- Street or quick mealBreakfast plate$8–14
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry, Panhandle Pioneer Settlementcheck$8 adult, $5 child
- Budget bedSmall independent motel room (Bristol), a night, per roomUS$70
- Mid-range bedSmall independent motel room (Bristol), a night, per roomUS$95
- High-end bedSmall independent motel room (Bristol), a night, per roomUS$130
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$110 · High US$180
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TLH Tallahassee International (About 1 h 15 min by car via FL-20 and I-10; the nearest airport with full service.) · ECP Northwest Florida Beaches International (Panama City) (About 1 h 15 min by car; check seasonal routes.) · PNS Pensacola International (About 2 h 30 min by car west along I-10.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Feb
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Mar
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Apr
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Oct (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Blountstown: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
Feb
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Mar
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. FL-20 crosses town east–west, FL-71 runs south to the coast, and FL-69 links north to I-10 exit 152. There is no useful local transit for visitors; distances between the sights are 5–20 minutes by road.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Torreya State Park
goDoor to door: About 30–40 min
FL-20 east then FL-12 north to Bristol, then Torreya Park Rd
Limestone bluffs over the Apalachicola River and the relocated Gregory House; the Torreya tree grows here and nowhere else in the wild. Check park hours and any closures before driving.
Marianna
goDoor to door: About 40 min
FL-71 north to I-10
The practical stop for chain motels, fuel and a wider choice of food.
Tallahassee
overnightDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
FL-20 east, then I-10
State capital with the restaurants and hotels this area lacks; too far for a casual return trip.
Port St. Joe and the coast
goDoor to door: About 1 h
FL-71 south
Gulf beaches and seafood; a natural pairing with a Blountstown stop.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Bristol (across the river)
The Snowbird Motel on FL-20 is the only small independent motel in the immediate area; book ahead or plan to sleep elsewhere.
Marianna
About 40 min north on FL-71 and I-10; a real choice of chain motels.
Tallahassee
About 1 h 15 min east; the mid-Panhandle base for restaurants and beds.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Small independent motel room (Bristol)1 × 1 night × US$95 | US$95 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$110 | US$220 |
| Car rental, one day, compact1 × US$70 | US$70 |
| Fuel, about 150 km of rural driving1 × US$18 | US$18 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$43 |
| Trip total≈ US$238 per person per day, bed included | US$476 |
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2026 estimate in US dollars; prices before sales tax. Flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Breakfast plate | $8–14 |
| Fried seafood or oyster basket | $14–24 |
| Museum entry, Panhandle Pioneer Settlementcheck | $8 adult, $5 child |
| State park vehicle entrycheck | $4–6 per car |
| Gallon of petrolcheck | $3.00–3.60 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Blountstown is on Central Time; Bristol, just across the river, is on Eastern Time. Check which clock your booking and opening hours use.
- Summer heat and afternoon thunderstorms: start outdoor sights before noon.
- The area still shows Hurricane Michael damage from 2018; some rural roads and businesses are rougher than the map suggests.
- Cell coverage is patchy on the river bluffs and in Torreya State Park.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Poison Control
- 1-800-222-1222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison Control1-800-222-1222
Embassy
No consulates here. Nearest consular offices are in Atlanta, Miami or New Orleans; embassies are in Washington, DC.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- I-10 exit 152 → Blountstown, FL-69: about 30 min by car
- Blountstown → Tallahassee: about 1 h 15 min, roughly 105 km (65 mi)about 1 h 15 min, roughly 65 mi (105 km)
- Blountstown → Port St. Joe: about 1 h south on FL-71
Say or show
- Where's the nearest gas station? — Where is the nearest petrol station?
- Are we on Central or Eastern time here? — Is this on Central or Eastern Time?
- Table for two, please — A table for two, please
- Do you take cards? — Can I pay by card?
- Where's the restroom? — Where is the restroom?
- Thank you — Thank you
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% for taxis.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Blountstown. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity, storms) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contracts for TLH, ECP and PNS: last rental-car desk hours, taxi and rideshare fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Main St N, the Pioneer Settlement, and the Bristol riverfront.
- Place pages with verified hours and cutoffs (Panhandle Pioneer Settlement, Torreya State Park, Veterans Memorial Park) and eat pages with last orders.
- Storm and heat fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
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