Raleigh to Tallahassee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

492.6 miles 792.7 km · straight line
608.1 miles actual route 978.7 km · driving distance
11h 20min estimated drive time
$59 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
223° SW bearing direction

How far is Raleigh from Tallahassee?

The distance from Raleigh to Tallahassee is 492.6 miles (792.7 km) as the crow flies. Tallahassee is located SW of Raleigh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 608.1 miles, taking about 11h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Raleigh in North Carolina 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Tallahassee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 20min $59 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 36min $49–$91* Budget
Train ~10h 46min $73–$213* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Raleigh & Tallahassee

Quick Facts

Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m 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 164 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM