STL to Destin, FLA

camp gulf is our destination.. seems the 331 is our best bet,
thanks all for responding.

Which side of Destin are you coming in to? Where are you staying?

If you are staying in Destin proper, you might want to also look at taking I-65 to Georgiana (AL HWY 55). Take that to Andulusia and you can either take Hwy 137 to Florida and cross in to Destin on the Mid-bay bridge.

If you are staying more east of Destin, then I'd consider the 331 route.

It's right around 150 miles and will usually take me about 3 hours. 331 varies from 4 lane divided at 65 mph to 1 lane each direction going through a couple of small towns. Luverne and Florala are the 2 towns where you have to make turns, but they are nice older towns and I enjoy seeing that part of America avery now and then.

There is some construction south of Defuniak Springs as they are making it into a 4 lane divided, but having traveled that recently it only effects a short section at a time. I would avoid Saturdays on 331 south as it seems the whole world is going to the beach that day. The bridge over the bay there is a non toll bridge unlike the one from Niceville to Destin.

thanks, is 331 a pretty good highway? 2 or 4 lane? and about how far down 331 from Montgomery to 98?

What Silverark said, and then 331 from Montgomery, Al to Hwy 98 just east of Destin. Driven that route about 10 times now, and is the most reliable.

Take the Nashville route. It is closer and good roads.