How far is Jacksonville, FL from Chipley, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Chipley, FL is about 247.3 miles (398 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.1 miles (375.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Chipley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Chipley.
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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
241.6 mi · 4 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 77: Chipley, Panama City
1427 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Church Avenue
17 m · 3 sec · East Church Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Church Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Chipley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
242 mi · 04h 21m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Chipley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Chipley?
The road trip is about 247.3 miles (398 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?
Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.5 miles from Jacksonville and 123.8 miles from Chipley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.1 miles (375.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.21 one way or $72.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jacksonville and Chipley, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Chipley.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Chipley. Straight-line distance: 233.09 mi (375.12 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 Chipley
City in Washington County, Florida
| Population | 3,685 |
| Coordinates | 30.7818600, -85.5385400 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chipley (-85.53854, 30.78186)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 398 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $36.21 | $72.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $40.12 | $80.25 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $42.74 | $85.48 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $37.98 | $75.95 |
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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