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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
309.43 mi
04h 47m
Flight
251.06 mi
404.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.06 mi
Kilometers
404.05 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
309.43 mi
Kilometers
497.98 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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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 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM EDT
Return by in Clewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 6:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clewiston
2026-04-22T21:19
Arrive Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 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
7:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clewiston
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
Sky Lake
FL

Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida

From Clewiston
150.6 mi
02h 23m
To Jacksonville
158.8 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph E
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 13 mph NE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Sugarland Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Sugarland Highway

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 14 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Industrial Drive

    34.4 mi · 46 min · Industrial Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Parrott Avenue

    4.3 mi · 9 min · Parrott Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2991 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    31.2 mi · 40 min

  7. 7

    Turn sharp right

    2023 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    784 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    90 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando

    2345 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    65.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa

    2234 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Downtown Orlando

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  15. 15

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

    1195 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville

    1.6 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  19. 19

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

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

    88 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  24. 24

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

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  28. 28

    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.

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
88.3 mi · 29%
Florida's Turnpike
65.6 mi · 21%
I 4 East
55 mi · 18%
Parrott Avenue
36.3 mi · 12%
Industrial Drive
34.4 mi · 11%
Sugarland Highway
17.1 mi · 6%
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
04h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.4 mi
251 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sky Lake
02h 23m from Clewiston
Leave By
7:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sky Lake and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 7.6 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center
City Hall
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

8 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

16 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Kissimmee

18 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sanford

40 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clewiston and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 251.06 mi (404.05 km).

Clewiston

#1 Clewiston

City in Florida

Population8,099
Coordinates26.7542300, -80.9336800
Altitude5
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: US 27 (-80.93368, 26.754218)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 498 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
10.92 gal
41.33 L · about $45.30
Round trip
$90.59
21.84 gal · 82.66 L
Estimated CO2
97 kg one way
Round trip: 194.1 kg / 428 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clewiston and Jacksonville. The current time is 21:19:00.

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.