How far is Jacksonville, FL from Bagdad, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Bagdad, FL is about 340.4 miles (547.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 320.7 miles (516.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
340.41 mi
06h 11m
Flight
320.7 mi
516.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
320.7 mi
Kilometers
516.11 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
340.41 mi
Kilometers
547.84 km
Drive Time
06h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bagdad
Wed, Apr 15, 12:58 PM CDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Wed, Apr 15, 8:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-15T07:46
Arrive Bagdad
Wed, Apr 15, 1:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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 Jacksonville
169.9 mi
03h 05m
To Bagdad
170.4 mi
03h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Bagdad.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    64 m · 13 sec · Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ocean Street

    86 m · 15 sec · Ocean Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · State Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Kings Road

    1331 ft · 37 sec · Kings Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    335.4 mi · 6 hr 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 191: Milton, Bagdad

    1476 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Garcon Point Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Garcon Point Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Church Street

    831 ft · 28 sec · Church Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
336 mi · 99%
Garcon Point Road
1.8 mi · 1%
I 95 South
1.07 mi
State Street
0.67 mi
CR 191
0.28 mi
Kings Road
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

335 mi · 06h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
320.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midway
03h 05m from Jacksonville
Leave By
11:36 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Patchy Fog near Bagdad.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 340.4 miles (547.8 km) and usually takes 06h 11m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Midway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.9 miles from Jacksonville and 170.4 miles from Bagdad.

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

The direct path is about 320.7 miles (516.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.82 one way or $99.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Patchy Fog near Bagdad.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Bagdad. Straight-line distance: 320.7 mi (516.11 km).

Jacksonville

#1 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
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#2 Bagdad

Bagdad is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.5988000, -87.0322300
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Bagdad (-87.03223, 30.5988)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 548 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.01 gal
45.47 L · about $49.82
Round trip
$99.63
24.02 gal · 90.94 L
Estimated CO2
106.7 kg one way
Round trip: 213.5 kg / 471 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $49.82 $99.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $55.20 $110.40
Premium $4.90 $58.80 $117.60
Diesel $4.35 $52.24 $104.49

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jacksonville, FL and Bagdad, FL. The current time in Jacksonville is 07:46:57, although it is 06:46:57 in Bagdad.

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.