Houston to Tallahassee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

664.2 miles 1069 km · straight line
710.5 miles actual route 1143.5 km · driving distance
13h 3min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
83° E bearing direction

How far is Houston from Tallahassee?

The distance from Houston to Tallahassee is 664.2 miles (1069 km) as the crow flies. Tallahassee is located E of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 710.5 miles, taking about 13h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas 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. 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 Houston 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 Houston to Tallahassee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 3min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 40min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~16h 58min $85–$249* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Tallahassee

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 221 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM