Tallahassee to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

714.8 miles 1150.4 km · straight line
866 miles actual route 1393.7 km · driving distance
16h 2min estimated drive time
$83 - $103 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
33° NNE bearing direction

How far is Tallahassee from Washington DC?

The distance from Tallahassee to Washington DC is 714.8 miles (1150.4 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located NNE of Tallahassee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 866 miles, taking about 16h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Tallahassee in Florida and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Tallahassee and Washington DC. 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 Tallahassee to Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 2min $83 - $103 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 14min $69–$130* Budget
Train ~20h 51min $104–$303* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Tallahassee & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Tallahassee
30.44°N, 84.28°W
America/New_York
62m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 238 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM