How far is Bagdad, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Bagdad, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 340.2 miles (547.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 320.7 miles (516.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
340.19 mi
05h 01m
Flight
320.7 mi
516.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
320.7 mi
Kilometers
516.11 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
340.19 mi
Kilometers
547.49 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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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 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:49 AM EDT
Return by in Bagdad
Wed, Apr 15, 2:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bagdad
2026-04-15T04:48
Arrive Jacksonville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:01 PM to 2:01 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
6:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bagdad
9:00 PM CDT
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
Midway
FL

City in Florida, United States

From Bagdad
169.9 mi
02h 30m
To Jacksonville
170.3 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Bagdad and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    831 ft · 28 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Garcon Point Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Garcon Point Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2594 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    335 mi · 6 hr 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach

    2176 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street

    916 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Union Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bagdad 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
336 mi · 99%
Garcon Point Road
1.89 mi · 1%
I 95 North
1.4 mi
Union Street
0.92 mi
I 95 South
0.41 mi
Church Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

335 mi · 06h 01m

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
05h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
320.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midway
02h 30m from Bagdad
Leave By
6:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bagdad and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 340.2 miles (547.5 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?

Midway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.9 miles from Bagdad and 170.3 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 320.7 miles (516.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.78 one way or $99.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bagdad and Jacksonville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bagdad and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bagdad and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 320.7 mi (516.11 km).

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#1 Bagdad

Bagdad is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.5988000, -87.0322300
Altitude4
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: Church Street (-87.0324, 30.598698)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 547 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12 gal
45.44 L · about $49.78
Round trip
$99.55
24 gal · 90.88 L
Estimated CO2
106.6 kg one way
Round trip: 213.3 kg / 470 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $49.78 $99.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $55.15 $110.30
Premium $4.90 $58.75 $117.50
Diesel $4.35 $52.20 $104.40

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bagdad, FL and Jacksonville, FL. The current time in Bagdad is 04:48:51, although it is 05:48:51 in Jacksonville.

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.