How far is Diamondhead, MS from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Diamondhead, MS to Tallahassee, FL is about 330.2 miles (531.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 302.9 miles (487.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Diamondhead and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Diamondhead and Tallahassee.
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Start on the route
42 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
116 m · 22 sec
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Turn left
1187 ft · 54 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Diamondhead Drive West
1 km · 2 min · Diamondhead Drive West
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Turn left onto Kino Street
799 ft · 37 sec · Kino Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kapalama Drive
1.2 mi · 4 min · Kapalama Drive
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Turn right onto Vic Faye Road
912 ft · 25 sec · Vic Faye Road
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Continue on Faye Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Faye Road
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Turn right onto Kiln Delisle Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Kiln Delisle Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1477 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
82.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Keep slight left
238.3 mi · 4 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Monroe Street, State Capitol
2580 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Monroe Street
124 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto North Monroe Street
3.7 mi · 9 min · North Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Diamondhead and Tallahassee.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Kiln Delisle Road
Keep slight left
238 mi · 04h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Diamondhead and Sunny near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Diamondhead to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 330.2 miles (531.4 km) and usually takes 06h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.9 miles from Diamondhead and 165.3 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 302.9 miles (487.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.73 one way or $91.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Diamondhead and Tallahassee, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Diamondhead and Sunny near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Milton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Diamondhead and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 302.87 mi (487.42 km).
#1 Diamondhead
City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 8,058 |
| Coordinates | 30.3946400, -89.3639400 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tallahassee (-84.28073, 30.43826)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 531 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.93 | $45.73 | $91.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $51.04 | $102.08 |
| Premium | $4.75 | $55.30 | $110.61 |
| Diesel | $5.87 | $68.39 | $136.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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