How far is Jacksonville, FL from De Leon Springs, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to De Leon Springs, FL is about 98.8 miles (159 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
98.82 mi
02h 02m
Flight
85.71 mi
137.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.71 mi
Kilometers
137.93 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.82 mi
Kilometers
159.03 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in De Leon Springs
Sun, May 31, 1:19 PM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Sun, May 31, 3:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-05-31T11:17
Arrive De Leon Springs
Sun, May 31, 1:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Marineland
FL

Town in Florida

From Jacksonville
49.5 mi
01h 01m
To De Leon Springs
49.3 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
89°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and De Leon Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and De Leon Springs.

  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

    50.5 mi · 56 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Bunnell

    1824 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Bunnell

    57 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    9.9 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Moody Boulevard

    9.5 mi · 12 min · West Moody Boulevard

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    27 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East State Road 40

    6.7 mi · 9 min · East State Road 40

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South US Highway 1

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South US Highway 1

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North US Highway 17

    36 m · 2 sec · North US Highway 17

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto North US Highway 17

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North US Highway 17

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Wheeler Street

    97 m · 14 sec · Wheeler Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wheeler Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and De Leon Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
51.6 mi · 52%
West Moody Boulevard
18.2 mi · 18%
US 1 South
10 mi · 10%
East State Road 40
6.71 mi · 7%
South US Highway 1
5.48 mi · 6%
North US Highway 17
1.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

50.5 mi · 00h 56m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
85.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marineland
01h 01m from Jacksonville
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Jacksonville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near De Leon Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to De Leon Springs?

The road trip is about 98.8 miles (159 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Marineland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Jacksonville and 49.3 miles from De Leon Springs.

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

The direct path is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.48 one way or $28.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Jacksonville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near De Leon Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Marineland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marineland, 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 Marineland.

RAIL

Palatka

41 mi away
220 North 11th Street
BUS

Daytona Beach, Florida

53 mi away
100 North Atlantic Ave
RAIL

DeLand

74 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave
RAIL

Jacksonville

92 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and De Leon Springs. Straight-line distance: 85.71 mi (137.93 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
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#2 De Leon Springs

Census-designated place in Volusia County, Florida

Population2,614
Coordinates29.1198900, -81.3528600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: De Leon Springs (-81.35286, 29.11989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.2 L · about $14.48
Round trip
$28.95
6.98 gal · 26.4 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $14.48 $28.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.04 $32.08
Premium $4.90 $17.09 $34.17
Diesel $4.35 $15.18 $30.36

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and De Leon Springs. The current time is 11:17:22.

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.