Lafayette, Indiana to Tallahassee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

704.6 miles 1134 km · straight line
845.6 miles estimated 1360.8 km · driving distance
17h 1min estimated drive time
$81 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
167° SSE bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Indiana from Tallahassee?

The distance from Lafayette, Indiana to Tallahassee is 704.6 miles (1134 km) as the crow flies. Tallahassee is located SSE of Lafayette, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 845.6 miles, taking about 17h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Indiana in Indiana 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. 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 Lafayette, Indiana 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 Lafayette, Indiana to Tallahassee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 1min $81 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 25min $68–$127* Budget
Train ~22h 7min $101–$296* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Indiana & Tallahassee

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Indiana
40.42°N, 86.88°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
211m 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 235 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients