How far is Jacksonville, FL from Crestview, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Crestview, FL is about 310.7 miles (500.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 293.9 miles (473 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
310.77 mi
05h 40m
Flight
293.93 mi
473.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
293.93 mi
Kilometers
473.04 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
310.77 mi
Kilometers
500.14 km
Drive Time
05h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crestview
Thu, Apr 23, 10:17 AM CDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-23T05:37
Arrive Crestview
Thu, Apr 23, 11:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tallahassee
FL

The capital of Florida.

From Jacksonville
155.2 mi
02h 50m
To Crestview
155.6 mi
02h 50m

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
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Crestview.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Crestview.

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    64 m · 13 sec · Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ocean Street

    86 m · 15 sec · Ocean Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · State Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Kings Road

    1331 ft · 37 sec · Kings Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    305.1 mi · 5 hr 29 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 85: Crestview, Niceville

    1295 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Ferdon Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Ferdon Boulevard

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ferdon Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Crestview.

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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
306 mi · 98%
South Ferdon Boulevard
2.65 mi · 1%
I 95 South
1.07 mi
State Street
0.67 mi
Kings Road
0.25 mi
SR 85
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

305 mi · 05h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
293.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tallahassee
02h 50m from Jacksonville
Leave By
5:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Crestview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Crestview?

The road trip is about 310.7 miles (500.1 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?

Tallahassee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.2 miles from Jacksonville and 155.6 miles from Crestview.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 293.9 miles (473 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 5:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.50 one way or $91.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jacksonville and Crestview, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Sunny near Crestview.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Crestview. Straight-line distance: 293.93 mi (473.04 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
Crestview

#2 Crestview

City in Florida, United States

Population25,663
Coordinates30.7621300, -86.5705100
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Crestview (-86.57051, 30.76213)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 500 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.97 gal
41.51 L · about $45.50
Round trip
$91.01
21.94 gal · 83.02 L
Estimated CO2
97.5 kg one way
Round trip: 195 kg / 430 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $45.50 $91.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.42 $100.84
Premium $4.90 $53.71 $107.42
Diesel $4.35 $47.72 $95.44

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jacksonville, FL and Crestview, FL. The current time in Jacksonville is 05:37:20, although it is 04:37:20 in Crestview.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.