Louisville to Tallahassee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

546.4 miles 879.4 km · straight line
660.1 miles actual route 1062.3 km · driving distance
12h 38min estimated drive time
$64 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
171° S bearing direction

How far is Louisville from Tallahassee?

The distance from Louisville to Tallahassee is 546.4 miles (879.4 km) as the crow flies. Tallahassee is located S of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 660.1 miles, taking about 12h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Louisville 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 Louisville to Tallahassee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 38min $64 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 10min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~16h 25min $79–$231* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & Tallahassee

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m 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 182 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM