Ruston to Tallahassee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Ruston from Tallahassee?

The distance from Ruston to Tallahassee is 512.9 miles (825.4 km) as the crow flies. Tallahassee is located ESE of Ruston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 615.5 miles, taking about 12h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Ruston in Louisiana 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ruston 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.