FSU: fly or drive?
Should you fly or drive to visit FSU in Tallahassee, Florida? The nearest airport is TLH (Tallahassee, 15 min from campus). Here's how to decide based on where you're coming from.
Fri, Sep 11 → Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults
2 nights
2 adults
The short answer
It depends. Drive if you're under 4 hours away; fly if over 7. Between 4 and 7 hours, drive for two colleges (the car's flexibility wins) and fly for one (the time savings wins).
Nearest airport
Airport
TLH
Tallahassee
Drive to campus
15 min
without traffic
Backup airport
JAX
Jacksonville
Fly-in program
No
standard visit
Drive times from major metros
| From | Distance | Drive time | Recommend |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 1079 mi | 22 h 01 m | Fly |
| Chicago, IL | 957 mi | 19 h 32 m | Fly |
| Atlanta, GA | 270 mi | 5 h 30 m | Either |
| Dallas, TX | 888 mi | 18 h 07 m | Fly |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2348 mi | 47 h 55 m | Fly |
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