Lafayette, Louisiana to Tallahassee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Tallahassee?

The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Tallahassee is 461.7 miles (743 km) as the crow flies. Tallahassee is located E of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 554 miles, taking about 11h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana 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 Lafayette, Louisiana 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.