How far is Crestview, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Crestview, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 308.5 miles (496.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 293.9 miles (473 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
308.51 mi
04h 27m
Flight
293.93 mi
473.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
293.93 mi
Kilometers
473.04 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.51 mi
Kilometers
496.5 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:59 AM EDT
Return by in Crestview
Thu, Apr 23, 10:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crestview
2026-04-23T01:31
Arrive Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:28 AM to 1:28 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
8:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crestview
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
Tallahassee
FL

The capital of Florida.

From Crestview
155.1 mi
02h 13m
To Jacksonville
153.4 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
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 Crestview and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Ferdon Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Ferdon Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2335 ft · 59 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    304.7 mi · 5 hr 28 min

  4. 4

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

    2176 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

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

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street

    916 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Union Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crestview 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
9 steps
2 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
305 mi · 99%
North Ferdon Boulevard
2.73 mi · 1%
I 95 North
1.4 mi
Union Street
0.92 mi
I 95 South
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

305 mi · 05h 28m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
293.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tallahassee
02h 13m from Crestview
Leave By
8:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Crestview and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 308.5 miles (496.5 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?

Tallahassee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.1 miles from Crestview and 153.4 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 293.9 miles (473 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 8:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.17 one way or $90.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crestview and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crestview and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 293.93 mi (473.04 km).

Crestview

#1 Crestview

City in Florida, United States

Population25,663
Coordinates30.7621300, -86.5705100
Altitude72
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: North Ferdon Boulevard (-86.570585, 30.76216)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 497 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.89 gal
41.21 L · about $45.17
Round trip
$90.34
21.78 gal · 82.42 L
Estimated CO2
96.8 kg one way
Round trip: 193.6 kg / 427 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $45.17 $90.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.05 $100.10
Premium $4.90 $53.32 $106.63
Diesel $4.35 $47.37 $94.74

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Crestview, FL and Jacksonville, FL. The current time in Crestview is 01:31:44, although it is 02:31:44 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.