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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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 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 De Leon Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and De Leon Springs.
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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
50.5 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Bunnell
1824 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Bunnell
57 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
9.9 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto West Moody Boulevard
9.5 mi · 12 min · West Moody Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
27 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8.7 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto East State Road 40
6.7 mi · 9 min · East State Road 40
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Turn left onto South US Highway 1
5.5 mi · 7 min · South US Highway 1
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North US Highway 17
36 m · 2 sec · North US Highway 17
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Exit the roundabout onto North US Highway 17
1.1 mi · 2 min · North US Highway 17
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Turn right onto Wheeler Street
97 m · 14 sec · Wheeler Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marineland.
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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).
#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 De Leon Springs
Census-designated place in Volusia County, Florida
| Population | 2,614 |
| Coordinates | 29.1198900, -81.3528600 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: De Leon Springs (-81.35286, 29.11989)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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