How far is Tallahassee, FL from Diamondhead, MS?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Diamondhead, MS is about 332.2 miles (534.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 302.9 miles (487.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 08m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Diamondhead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Diamondhead.
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Start on South Monroe Street
3.9 mi · 9 min · South Monroe Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Pensacola
1773 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
325.5 mi · 5 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Diamondhead
1375 ft · 33 sec
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Turn slight right
59 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Gex Drive
110 m · 10 sec · Gex Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gex Drive
32 m · 3 sec · Gex Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Gex Drive
2082 ft · 57 sec · Gex Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diamondhead Circle
138 m · 12 sec · Diamondhead Drive North
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Exit the rotary onto Diamondhead Drive North
1743 ft · 50 sec · Diamondhead Drive North
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Turn right onto Analii Street
1856 ft · 1 min · Analii Street
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Turn right onto Diamondhead Drive North
1.1 km · 2 min · Diamondhead Drive North
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Turn right
1214 ft · 55 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
116 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
42 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and Diamondhead.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
325 mi · 05h 52m
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 Tallahassee and Sunny near Diamondhead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to Diamondhead?
The road trip is about 332.2 miles (534.7 km) and usually takes 06h 08m 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 165.9 miles from Tallahassee and 166.4 miles from Diamondhead.
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 29.3 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 EDT. 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 $47.68 one way or $95.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tallahassee and Diamondhead, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallahassee and Sunny near Diamondhead.
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.
Mobile Bus Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Diamondhead. Straight-line distance: 302.87 mi (487.42 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Diamondhead
City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 8,058 |
| Coordinates | 30.3946400, -89.3639400 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Diamondhead (-89.36394, 30.39464)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 535 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.07 | $47.68 | $95.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $52.79 | $105.57 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $56.76 | $113.52 |
| Diesel | $5.86 | $68.71 | $137.43 |
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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