How far is Jacksonville, FL from Destin, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Destin, FL is about 322.2 miles (518.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 288.6 miles (464.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 07m.
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.
The capital of Florida.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Destin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Destin.
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Start on Union Street
64 m · 13 sec · Union Street
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Turn left onto Ocean Street
86 m · 15 sec · Ocean Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1.1 km · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on Kings Road
1331 ft · 37 sec · Kings Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
276.7 mi · 4 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport
1849 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 331 South
9.9 mi · 12 min · US Highway 331 South
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
1794 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 20 West
17 mi · 24 min · State Highway 20 West
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Take the ramp slight left
1868 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter Francis Spence Parkway
5.9 mi · 9 min · Walter Francis Spence Parkway
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Turn right onto Emerald Coast Parkway
4.3 mi · 9 min · Emerald Coast Parkway
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Turn right onto Benning Drive
102 m · 14 sec · Benning Drive
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Turn left
79 m · 20 sec
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Turn right
27 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Mountain Drive
53 m · 5 sec · Mountain Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mountain Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Destin.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
277 mi · 04h 58m
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 Sunny near Destin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Destin?
The road trip is about 322.2 miles (518.6 km) and usually takes 06h 07m 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?
Tallahassee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.9 miles from Jacksonville and 161.3 miles from Destin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 288.6 miles (464.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 $47.16 one way or $94.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jacksonville and Destin, 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 Destin.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Destin. Straight-line distance: 288.56 mi (464.39 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 Destin
City in Florida
| Population | 14,284 |
| Coordinates | 30.3935300, -86.4957800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Destin (-86.49578, 30.39353)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 519 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 01m |
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 | $47.16 | $94.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $52.26 | $104.51 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $55.67 | $111.34 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $49.46 | $98.92 |
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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