Baton Rouge to Tallahassee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

411.3 miles 662 km · straight line
493.6 miles estimated 794.4 km · driving distance
9h 56min estimated drive time
$48 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
88° E bearing direction

How far is Baton Rouge from Tallahassee?

The distance from Baton Rouge to Tallahassee is 411.3 miles (662 km) as the crow flies. Tallahassee is located E of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 493.6 miles, taking about 9h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana and Tallahassee in Florida.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baton Rouge and Tallahassee. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Baton Rouge to Tallahassee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 56min $48 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 55min $39–$74* Budget
Train ~9h 26min $59–$173* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baton Rouge & Tallahassee

Quick Facts

Baton Rouge
30.45°N, 91.19°W
America/Chicago
17m elevation
Tallahassee
30.44°N, 84.28°W
America/New_York
62m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 137 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients