St. Louis to Tallahassee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

658.1 miles 1059.1 km · straight line
789.7 miles estimated 1270.9 km · driving distance
15h 53min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
148° SSE bearing direction

How far is St. Louis from Tallahassee?

The distance from St. Louis to Tallahassee is 658.1 miles (1059.1 km) as the crow flies. Tallahassee is located SSE of St. Louis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 789.7 miles, taking about 15h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — St. Louis in Missouri 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Tallahassee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 53min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 4min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~20h 39min $95–$276* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between St. Louis & Tallahassee

Quick Facts

St. Louis
38.63°N, 90.20°W
America/Chicago
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 219 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients