How far is Avon Park, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Avon Park, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 326.3 miles (525.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 308.2 miles (496 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
326.29 mi
04h 58m
Flight
308.22 mi
496.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
308.22 mi
Kilometers
496.04 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
326.29 mi
Kilometers
525.12 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:45 AM EDT
Return by in Avon Park
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avon Park
2026-04-23T06:47
Arrive Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avon Park
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Palm Shores
FL

Town in Brevard County, Florida, United States

From Avon Park
162.9 mi
02h 29m
To Jacksonville
163.4 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avon Park and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 27th Avenue

    1120 ft · 51 sec · Southwest 27th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Griffin Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Griffin Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    55 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    98.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Florida's Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach

    2817 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce

    65 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2718 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    219.7 mi · 3 hr 58 min

  12. 12

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

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

    88 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

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

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
220 mi · 67%
Florida's Turnpike
98.1 mi · 30%
Griffin Road
2.47 mi · 1%
US 90
2.38 mi · 1%
FL 70
0.53 mi
Florida's Turnpike North
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

220 mi · 03h 58m

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
04h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
308.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Shores
02h 29m from Avon Park
Leave By
7:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Avon Park and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Avon Park to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 326.3 miles (525.1 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?

Palm Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.9 miles from Avon Park and 163.4 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 308.2 miles (496 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 7:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.74 one way or $95.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Avon Park and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Palm Shores

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palm Shores, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palm Shores.

RAIL

Kissimmee

75 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

81 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

82 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Sanford

93 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avon Park and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 308.22 mi (496.04 km).

Avon Park

#1 Avon Park

Town in Highlands County, Florida, United States

Population10,719
Coordinates26.0656400, -80.1769900
Altitude2
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: Southwest 27th Avenue (-80.176606, 26.06565)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 525 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.51 gal
43.58 L · about $47.74
Round trip
$95.49
23.02 gal · 87.16 L
Estimated CO2
102.3 kg one way
Round trip: 204.6 kg / 451 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $47.74 $95.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.90 $105.80
Premium $4.90 $56.35 $112.71
Diesel $4.35 $50.07 $100.14

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Avon Park and Jacksonville. The current time is 06:47:05.

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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.