How far is Jacksonville, FL from Ensley, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Ensley, FL is about 355.5 miles (572.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 334.9 miles (538.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 55m 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
355.49 mi
06h 27m
Flight
334.87 mi
538.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
334.87 mi
Kilometers
538.92 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
355.49 mi
Kilometers
572.11 km
Drive Time
06h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ensley
Thu, Apr 23, 8:37 AM CDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-23T03:09
Arrive Ensley
Thu, Apr 23, 9:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:28 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

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

Leave by
11:04 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
Midway
FL

City in Florida, United States

From Jacksonville
177.5 mi
03h 13m
To Ensley
178 mi
03h 13m

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

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    351.2 mi · 6 hr 19 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Pensacola, Cantonment,

    800 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North: Cantonment, Pensacola Boulevard

    1700 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Pensacola Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Pensacola Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue

    70 m · 10 sec · West Johnson Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mayflower Avenue

    132 m · 17 sec · Mayflower Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Detroit Boulevard

    44 m · 5 sec · West Detroit Boulevard

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Detroit Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
352 mi · 99%
I 95 South
1.07 mi
Pensacola Boulevard
0.85 mi
State Street
0.67 mi
US 29 North
0.32 mi
Kings Road
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

351 mi · 06h 19m

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 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
334.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midway
03h 13m from Jacksonville
Leave By
11:04 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Ensley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 355.5 miles (572.1 km) and usually takes 06h 27m 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?

Midway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.5 miles from Jacksonville and 178 miles from Ensley.

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

The direct path is about 334.9 miles (538.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 $52.06 one way or $104.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jacksonville and Ensley, 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 Ensley.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Ensley. Straight-line distance: 334.87 mi (538.92 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
Ensley

#2 Ensley

Census designated place

Population20,602
Coordinates30.5188100, -87.2727500
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Ensley (-87.27275, 30.51881)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 572 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.55 gal
47.49 L · about $52.06
Round trip
$104.11
25.1 gal · 94.98 L
Estimated CO2
111.5 kg one way
Round trip: 223.1 kg / 492 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $52.06 $104.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $57.68 $115.36
Premium $4.90 $61.44 $122.89
Diesel $4.35 $54.59 $109.19

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 Ensley, FL. The current time in Jacksonville is 03:09:35, although it is 02:09:35 in Ensley.

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.