How far is Dunnellon, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Dunnellon, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 116.8 miles (188 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
116.84 mi
02h 17m
Flight
100.97 mi
162.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.97 mi
Kilometers
162.49 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.84 mi
Kilometers
188.04 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:57 PM EDT
Return by in Dunnellon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunnellon
2026-04-22T20:39
Arrive Jacksonville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dunnellon
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Waldo
FL

City in Florida

From Dunnellon
58.3 mi
01h 08m
To Jacksonville
58.5 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 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 Dunnellon and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    62 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Pennsylvania Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · East Pennsylvania Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    58 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Williams Street

    23.3 mi · 31 min · Williams Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    547 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto West Noble Avenue

    2518 ft · 1 min · West Noble Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2022 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    18.8 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Southeast Williston Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Southeast Williston Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Southeast 11th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Southeast 11th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Waldo Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Waldo Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Northeast Waldo Road

    1599 ft · 32 sec · Northeast Waldo Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Waldo Road

    11.7 mi · 16 min · Waldo Road

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Sid Martin Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Sid Martin Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Starke Bypass

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Starke Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    18.1 mi · 23 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Jacksonville

    1.5 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 20 min

  20. 20

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

    2176 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

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

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street

    916 ft · 26 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Union Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunnellon and Jacksonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Starke Bypass
27.9 mi · 24%
Williams Street
23.4 mi · 20%
I 10 East
17.7 mi · 15%
Waldo Road
13.1 mi · 11%
Sid Martin Highway
8.79 mi · 8%
Southeast Williston Road
2.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Williams Street

Turn slight right onto Williams Street

23.3 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
101 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waldo
01h 08m from Dunnellon
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dunnellon 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 Dunnellon to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 116.8 miles (188 km) and usually takes 02h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waldo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Dunnellon and 58.5 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 101 miles (162.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.09 one way or $34.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dunnellon and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Waldo

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waldo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waldo.

BUS

Waldo, Florida

14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

21 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Palatka

53 mi away
220 North 11th Street
BUS

Ocala, Florida

67 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunnellon and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 100.97 mi (162.49 km).

Dunnellon

#1 Dunnellon

City in Marion County, Florida, United States of America

Population1,867
Coordinates29.0491400, -82.4609300
Altitude15
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: East Pennsylvania Avenue (-82.460932, 29.049472)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.12 gal
15.61 L · about $17.09
Round trip
$34.18
8.24 gal · 31.22 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $17.09 $34.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.94 $37.87
Premium $4.90 $20.17 $40.34
Diesel $4.35 $17.92 $35.84

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 Dunnellon and Jacksonville. The current time is 20:39:53.

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.