How far is Tallahassee, FL from New Orleans, LA?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to New Orleans, LA is about 385.9 miles (621 km), with a travel time of about 07h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 347.6 miles (559.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 10m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 05m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and New Orleans.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and New Orleans.
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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
347.8 mi · 6 hr 16 min
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Keep slight left
33.2 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Canal Street, Superdome
745 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Cleveland Avenue
105 m · 13 sec · Cleveland Avenue
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Turn right onto South Claiborne Avenue
588 ft · 12 sec · South Claiborne Avenue
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Turn left onto Tulane Avenue
1805 ft · 52 sec · Tulane Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tulane Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and New Orleans.
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
348 mi · 06h 16m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near New Orleans.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to New Orleans?
The road trip is about 385.9 miles (621 km) and usually takes 07h 05m 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?
Ensley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 192.7 miles from Tallahassee and 193.2 miles from New Orleans.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 347.6 miles (559.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 $57.04 one way or $114.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tallahassee and New Orleans, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near New Orleans.
Stop Ideas Near Ensley
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 Ensley.
Mobile Bus Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and New Orleans. Straight-line distance: 347.59 mi (559.4 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Orleans
The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area.
| Population | 389,476 |
| Coordinates | 29.9546500, -90.0750700 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Orleans (-90.07507, 29.95465)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 621 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 48m |
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 | $4.19 | $57.04 | $114.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.65 | $63.29 | $126.58 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $67.83 | $135.66 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $80.81 | $161.61 |
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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