How far is Clewiston, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Clewiston, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 309.4 miles (498 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 251 miles (404 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clewiston and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clewiston and Jacksonville.
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Start on Sugarland Highway
6.7 mi · 9 min · Sugarland Highway
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Continue straight
10.4 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto Industrial Drive
34.4 mi · 46 min · Industrial Drive
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Turn left onto Parrott Avenue
4.3 mi · 9 min · Parrott Avenue
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Continue straight
2991 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
31.2 mi · 40 min
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Turn sharp right
2023 ft · 49 sec
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Take the exit left
784 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
90 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando
2345 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
65.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa
2234 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Downtown Orlando
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
54.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
1195 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
86.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive
88 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
40 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
37 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaver Street
32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn right
53 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
38 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Union Street
7 m · 1 sec · 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 Clewiston and Jacksonville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Clewiston and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clewiston to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 309.4 miles (498 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?
Sky Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.6 miles from Clewiston and 158.8 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 251 miles (404 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.4 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 7:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.30 one way or $90.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clewiston and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Sky Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sky Lake.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clewiston and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 251.06 mi (404.05 km).
#1 Clewiston
City in Florida
| Population | 8,099 |
| Coordinates | 26.7542300, -80.9336800 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 498 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
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 | $45.30 | $90.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $50.19 | $100.38 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $53.46 | $106.93 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $47.50 | $95.00 |
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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