How far is Destin, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Destin, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 327 miles (526.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 288.6 miles (464.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Destin and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Destin and Jacksonville.
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Start on Mountain Drive
9 m · 1 sec · Mountain Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Benning Drive
3 m · 1 sec · Benning Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Benning Drive
152 m · 16 sec · Benning Drive
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Turn left onto Harbor Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · Harbor Boulevard
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Continue on Emerald Coast Parkway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Emerald Coast Parkway
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Turn left onto Mid-Bay Bridge Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Mid-Bay Bridge Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 20: John Sims Parkway, Freeport
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right
123 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto John Sims Parkway
17 mi · 24 min · John Sims Parkway
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Continue on West Main Street
1766 ft · 52 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Madison Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · Madison Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2020 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
276.5 mi · 4 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
2176 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
1.1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street
916 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Union Street
1.2 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 Destin and Jacksonville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
276 mi · 04h 58m
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 Cloudy leaving Destin 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 Destin to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 327 miles (526.3 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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 160.7 miles from Destin and 166.4 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 288.6 miles (464.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.87 one way or $95.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Destin and Jacksonville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Destin and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Destin and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 288.56 mi (464.39 km).
#1 Destin
City in Florida
| Population | 14,284 |
| Coordinates | 30.3935300, -86.4957800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 526 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 04m |
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 | $47.87 | $95.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $53.04 | $106.08 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $56.50 | $113.00 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $50.20 | $100.40 |
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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