How far is Ensley, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Ensley, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 355.1 miles (571.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 334.9 miles (538.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m 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
355.06 mi
05h 14m
Flight
334.87 mi
538.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
334.87 mi
Kilometers
538.92 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
355.06 mi
Kilometers
571.42 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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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 05h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM EDT
Return by in Ensley
Thu, Apr 23, 6:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ensley
2026-04-22T20:17
Arrive Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:14 PM to 2:14 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
6:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ensley
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
Midway
FL

City in Florida, United States

From Ensley
177.3 mi
02h 37m
To Jacksonville
177.7 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Ensley and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Detroit Boulevard

    11 m · 9 sec · West Detroit Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pensacola Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pensacola Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    775 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    351.2 mi · 6 hr 19 min

  5. 5

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

    2176 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

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

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street

    916 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Union Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ensley 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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pensacola Boulevard
352 mi · 99%
I 95 North
1.4 mi
Union Street
0.92 mi
I 95 South
0.41 mi
West Detroit Boulevard
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Pensacola Boulevard

Merge slight right

351 mi · 06h 19m

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
05h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
334.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midway
02h 37m from Ensley
Leave By
6:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ensley 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 Ensley to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 355.1 miles (571.4 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?

Midway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.3 miles from Ensley and 177.7 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 334.9 miles (538.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 6:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.97 one way or $103.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ensley and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 334.87 mi (538.92 km).

Ensley

#1 Ensley

Census designated place

Population20,602
Coordinates30.5188100, -87.2727500
Altitude41
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: West Detroit Boulevard (-87.27275, 30.518804)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 571 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.53 gal
47.43 L · about $51.97
Round trip
$103.95
25.06 gal · 94.86 L
Estimated CO2
111.4 kg one way
Round trip: 222.7 kg / 491 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $51.97 $103.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $57.59 $115.18
Premium $4.90 $61.35 $122.69
Diesel $4.35 $54.51 $109.01

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 Ensley, FL and Jacksonville, FL. The current time in Ensley is 20:17:25, although it is 21:17:25 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.