How far is Alturas, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Alturas, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 211.5 miles (340.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.1 miles (273.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
211.42 mi
03h 39m
Flight
170.04 mi
273.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.04 mi
Kilometers
273.65 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.42 mi
Kilometers
340.25 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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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 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:56 AM EDT
Return by in Alturas
Wed, Apr 15, 11:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alturas
2026-04-15T04:16
Arrive Jacksonville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alturas
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Lake Helen
FL

City in Volusia County, Florida, US

From Alturas
99 mi
01h 49m
To Jacksonville
112.5 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph ESE
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alturas and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alturas and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Alturas Road North

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Alturas Road North

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2737 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Rifle Range Road

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Rifle Range Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    7.1 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Pomelo Street

    653 ft · 13 sec · Pomelo Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Buena Vista Drive

    6.1 mi · 9 min · North Buena Vista Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    2611 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95: Miami, Jacksonville

    1195 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville

    1.6 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive

    88 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaver Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alturas and Jacksonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Buena Vista Drive
89.6 mi · 42%
I 95 North
88.3 mi · 42%
Rifle Range Road
5.69 mi · 3%
Alturas Road North
2.68 mi · 1%
US 90
2.38 mi · 1%
Central Avenue
0.83 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

86.1 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.4 mi
170.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Helen
01h 49m from Alturas
Leave By
9:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alturas and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alturas to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 211.5 miles (340.3 km) and usually takes 03h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake Helen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99 miles from Alturas and 112.5 miles from Jacksonville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 170.1 miles (273.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.94 one way or $61.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alturas and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Helen

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Helen and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of DeLand Utility Billing
Practical stop 8.6 mi away

City of DeLand Utility Billing

DeLand , FL
120 S Florida Ave, DeLand, FL 32720
Rating 1.7/5 37 reviews Water utility company,Convenience store
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13 mi away

Daytona Beach Utility Billing

Daytona Beach , FL
301 S Ridgewood Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Rating 2.6/5 34 reviews Water utility company,City government office
Housing Authority of Daytona Beach
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Housing Authority of Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach , FL
211 N Ridgewood Ave #300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, United States
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Helen.

RAIL

DeLand

12 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave
RAIL

Sanford

20 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
BUS

Daytona Beach, Florida

35 mi away
100 North Atlantic Ave
RAIL

Winter Park

44 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alturas and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 170.04 mi (273.65 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Alturas

Alturas is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates27.8716900, -81.7150800
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Jacksonville

#2 Jacksonville

The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area.

Population920,570
Coordinates30.3321800, -81.6556500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Avenue (-81.71508, 27.871685)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 340 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.46 gal
28.24 L · about $30.94
Round trip
$61.89
14.92 gal · 56.48 L
Estimated CO2
66.3 kg one way
Round trip: 132.6 kg / 292 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $30.94 $61.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.29 $68.57
Premium $4.90 $36.52 $73.05
Diesel $4.35 $32.45 $64.90

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Alturas and Jacksonville. The current time is 04:16:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.