How far is Jacksonville, FL from Citrus Springs, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Citrus Springs, FL is about 121.8 miles (196 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.4 miles (168 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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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 47m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Citrus Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Citrus Springs.
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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
17.1 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
2381 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right
1539 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
766 ft · 12 sec
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Continue straight
37.4 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kennard Street
2824 ft · 1 min · Kennard Street
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Continue on Waldo Road
10.9 mi · 14 min · Waldo Road
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Continue on Northeast Waldo Road
2858 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Waldo Road
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Continue on Waldo Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Waldo Road
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Continue on Southeast 11th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Southeast 11th Street
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Continue on Southeast Williston Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Southeast Williston Road
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Continue on Southwest Williston Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Southwest Williston Road
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Continue on West Williston Road
13 mi · 17 min · West Williston Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2219 ft · 58 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Noble Avenue
2781 ft · 1 min · West Noble Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest 7th Street
7.1 mi · 9 min · Southwest 7th Street
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
16.6 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto North Citrus Springs Boulevard
1.5 mi · 4 min · North Citrus Springs Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Greco Terrace
527 ft · 23 sec · North Greco Terrace
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Greco Terrace
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Citrus Springs.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 10 West
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37.4 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Citrus Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Citrus Springs?
The road trip is about 121.8 miles (196 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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 61 miles from Jacksonville and 60.8 miles from Citrus Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.4 miles (168 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.84 one way or $35.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Citrus Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Waldo
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 Waldo.
Waldo, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Palatka
Ocala, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Citrus Springs. Straight-line distance: 104.4 mi (168.01 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 Citrus Springs
Census designated place
| Population | 8,622 |
| Coordinates | 28.9974800, -82.4706500 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Citrus Springs (-82.47065, 28.99748)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $17.84 | $35.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.76 | $39.53 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $21.05 | $42.11 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $18.71 | $37.41 |
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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