How far is Callahan, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Callahan, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 21 miles (33.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Orange County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Callahan and Jacksonville.
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Start on the route
28 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue
572 ft · 21 sec · 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto Kings Road
15.8 mi · 23 min · Kings Road
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Turn straight onto Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway
2.6 mi · 5 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South
1444 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Sports Complex, Union Street
793 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown, Florida State College at Jacksonville Downtown Campus, Sports Complex, TIAA Bank Field, Union Street East
72 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Union Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Union Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Callahan and Jacksonville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Kings Road
Turn right onto Kings Road
15.8 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Cloudy leaving Callahan and Partly Cloudy near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Callahan to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 21 miles (33.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Edgewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Callahan and 10.5 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.07 one way or $6.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Callahan and Partly Cloudy near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Edgewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Restaurant Jacksonville
Jacksonville City Hall
Bill Bishop for City Council
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edgewood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Callahan and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 19.01 mi (30.59 km).
#1 Callahan
Town in Florida, United States
| Population | 1,388 |
| Coordinates | 30.5621800, -81.8306600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jacksonville
The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area.
| Population | 920,570 |
| Coordinates | 30.3321800, -81.6556500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $3.62 | $7.25 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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