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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
309.06 mi
06h 02m
Flight
251.06 mi
404.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.06 mi
Kilometers
404.05 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
309.06 mi
Kilometers
497.38 km
Drive Time
06h 02m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 6:24 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-23T00:21
Arrive Clewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 6:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:03 PM to 1:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
11:54 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
Rockledge
FL

City in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America

From Jacksonville
154.8 mi
03h 01m
To Clewiston
154.2 mi
03h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 14 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    596 ft · 21 sec · Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Newnan Street

    1965 ft · 1 min · Newnan Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Forsyth Street

    770 ft · 24 sec · East Forsyth Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2507 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South

    1.5 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95, US 1 South, FL 5 South: Daytona Beach, Philips Highway

    1165 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Daytona Beach

    1093 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    219.5 mi · 3 hr 57 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee

    150 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    27.7 mi · 35 min · Okeechobee Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southeast 6th Avenue

    1354 ft · 39 sec · Southeast 6th Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast 4th Street

    1814 ft · 50 sec · Southeast 4th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Parrott Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Parrott Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    29.9 mi · 40 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    1342 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2184 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1177 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    16.7 mi · 23 min

  23. 23

    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.

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
221 mi · 71%
Parrott Avenue
50.1 mi · 16%
Okeechobee Road
31.1 mi · 10%
Main Street
0.47 mi
FL 70
0.45 mi
Newnan Street
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.1 mi
251 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockledge
03h 01m from Jacksonville
Leave By
11:54 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rockledge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockledge.

RAIL

Kissimmee

67 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Winter Park

67 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

67 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Sanford

75 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Clewiston. Straight-line distance: 251.06 mi (404.05 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
Clewiston

#2 Clewiston

City in Florida

Population8,099
Coordinates26.7542300, -80.9336800
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Clewiston (-80.93368, 26.75423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 497 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
10.91 gal
41.28 L · about $45.25
Round trip
$90.51
21.82 gal · 82.56 L
Estimated CO2
97 kg one way
Round trip: 193.9 kg / 427 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Clewiston. The current time is 00:21:47.

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.