Detroit to Tallahassee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

824.6 miles 1327 km · straight line
968.3 miles actual route 1558.4 km · driving distance
18h 48min estimated drive time
$93 - $115 estimated fuel cost
~2h 10min flight time
185° S bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Tallahassee?

The distance from Detroit to Tallahassee is 824.6 miles (1327 km) as the crow flies. Tallahassee is located S of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 968.3 miles, taking about 18h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Tallahassee in Florida.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Detroit and Tallahassee. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Detroit to Tallahassee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 48min $93 - $115 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 34min $77–$145* Budget
Train ~24h 26min $116–$339* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Tallahassee

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m 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 275 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM