Drive time to Tallahassee International Airport (TLH)

Tallahassee International Airport (TLH / KTLH) is a medium-sized airport serving Tallahassee, Florida. It sits 81 feet above sea level and has 2 runways, the longest 8,000 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Tallahassee, FL — the airport lies about 5.1 miles south-west of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to TLH from cities near Tallahassee

The 10 largest population centres within 90 miles of TLH. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Tallahassee International Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Tallahassee, FL 5.1 mi south-west Get drive time →
Bainbridge, GA 37 mi south Get drive time →
Valdosta, GA 71 mi south-west Get drive time →
Lynn Haven, FL 78 mi east Get drive time →
Panama City, FL 80 mi east Get drive time →
Live Oak, FL 82 mi west Get drive time →
Albany, GA 82 mi south Get drive time →
Dothan, AL 84 mi south-east Get drive time →
Panama City Beach, FL 88 mi east Get drive time →
Tifton, GA 88 mi south-west Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near TLH

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

TLH at a glance

IATA code
TLH
ICAO code
KTLH
Serving
Tallahassee, Florida
State
Florida
Elevation
81 ft
Runways
2
Longest runway
8,000 ft
Coordinates
30.4012, -84.3543
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Official site
Airport website
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from TLH

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from TLH, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like TLH, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

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Other airports in Florida

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FAQ

Questions about driving to TLH

How long does it take to drive to TLH?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Tallahassee International Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 10 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Tallahassee?

Tallahassee International Airport uses the IATA code TLH and the ICAO code KTLH. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 81 feet above sea level.

How far is TLH from Tallahassee?

Tallahassee, FL is about 5.1 miles from TLH in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Tallahassee as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near TLH?

Within 200 miles: VLD (69 mi), ABY (79 mi), ECP (86 mi), DHN (91 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from TLH?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to TLH. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.