How far is Jacksonville, FL from Chiefland, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Chiefland, FL is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Chiefland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Chiefland.
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Start on Union Street
64 m · 13 sec · Union Street
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Turn left onto Ocean Street
86 m · 15 sec · Ocean Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1.1 km · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on Kings Road
1331 ft · 37 sec · Kings Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
37.4 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Sanderson, Olustee
1410 ft · 35 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 90
18.2 mi · 24 min · US Highway 90
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Turn slight left onto Baya Avenue
1378 ft · 30 sec · Baya Avenue
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Continue on Southeast Baya Drive
2.3 mi · 4 min · Southeast Baya Drive
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Continue on Southwest Baya Drive
735 ft · 16 sec · Southwest Baya Drive
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Turn left onto Southwest Main Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Main Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest State Road 47
40.9 mi · 56 min · Southwest State Road 47
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Turn left onto Main Street
7.5 mi · 11 min · Main Street
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Turn straight
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Chiefland.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Southwest State Road 47
Keep slight right to continue on Southwest State Road 47
40.9 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Chiefland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Chiefland?
The road trip is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Jacksonville and 57.2 miles from Chiefland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.76 one way or $33.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Chiefland.
Stop Ideas Near Lake City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Chiefland. Straight-line distance: 93.32 mi (150.19 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Chiefland
City in Levy County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 2,195 |
| Coordinates | 29.4749600, -82.8598400 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chiefland (-82.85984, 29.47496)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $16.76 | $33.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.57 | $37.14 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $19.78 | $39.56 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $17.57 | $35.15 |
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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