Richmond, Virginia to Tallahassee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

627.7 miles 1010.2 km · straight line
753.2 miles estimated 1212.2 km · driving distance
15h 9min estimated drive time
$72 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
221° SW bearing direction

How far is Richmond, Virginia from Tallahassee?

The distance from Richmond, Virginia to Tallahassee is 627.7 miles (1010.2 km) as the crow flies. Tallahassee is located SW of Richmond, Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 753.2 miles, taking about 15h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Richmond, Virginia in Virginia 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 Richmond, Virginia 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 Richmond, Virginia to Tallahassee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 9min $72 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 11min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~19h 42min $90–$264* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Richmond, Virginia & Tallahassee

Quick Facts

Richmond, Virginia
37.54°N, 77.44°W
America/New_York
63m 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 209 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients