How far is Jacksonville, FL from Clewiston, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Clewiston, FL is about 309.1 miles (497.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 251 miles (404 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 05m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 06h 02m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Clewiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Clewiston.
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Start on Union Street
596 ft · 21 sec · Union Street
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Turn right onto Newnan Street
1965 ft · 1 min · Newnan Street
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Turn right onto East Forsyth Street
770 ft · 24 sec · East Forsyth Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2507 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95, US 1 South, FL 5 South: Daytona Beach, Philips Highway
1165 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Daytona Beach
1093 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
219.5 mi · 3 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
2396 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee
150 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
27.7 mi · 35 min · Okeechobee Road
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Keep slight right
3.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Southeast 6th Avenue
1354 ft · 39 sec · Southeast 6th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast 4th Street
1814 ft · 50 sec · Southeast 4th Street
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Turn left onto Parrott Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · Parrott Avenue
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
29.9 mi · 40 min
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Turn right
1342 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
2184 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1177 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight right
103 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
16.7 mi · 23 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sugarland Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Clewiston.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
219 mi · 03h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Clewiston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Clewiston?
The road trip is about 309.1 miles (497.4 km) and usually takes 06h 02m 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?
Rockledge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.8 miles from Jacksonville and 154.2 miles from Clewiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 251 miles (404 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.1 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 $45.25 one way or $90.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Clewiston.
Stop Ideas Near Rockledge
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 Rockledge.
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Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Clewiston. Straight-line distance: 251.06 mi (404.05 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 Clewiston
City in Florida
| Population | 8,099 |
| Coordinates | 26.7542300, -80.9336800 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clewiston (-80.93368, 26.75423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 497 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
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 | $45.25 | $90.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $50.14 | $100.28 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $53.42 | $106.83 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $47.46 | $94.92 |
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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