How far is Jacksonville, FL from Inverness, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Inverness, FL is about 136 miles (218.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111 miles (178.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
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City in Florida, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Inverness.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Inverness.
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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
17.1 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
2381 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right
1539 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
766 ft · 12 sec
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Continue straight
37.4 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Sid Martin Highway
39 mi · 49 min · Sid Martin Highway
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Turn right onto Northwest 70th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street
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Continue on Northwest 77th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest 77th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Tampa
2914 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 200: Ocala, Silver Springs
1768 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 200
57 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest College Road
2101 ft · 44 sec · Southwest College Road
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Continue on College Road
21 mi · 31 min · College Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Florida Avenue
5.3 mi · 9 min · Florida Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
2932 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Pine Avenue
52 m · 10 sec · North Pine Avenue
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Turn right onto Courthouse Square
68 m · 10 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn right
34 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Inverness.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sid Martin Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Sid Martin Highway
39 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Inverness?
The road trip is about 136 miles (218.9 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Hawthorne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.1 miles from Jacksonville and 67.9 miles from Inverness.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111 miles (178.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 10:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.91 one way or $39.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Jacksonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Inverness.
Stop Ideas Near Hawthorne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Inverness. Straight-line distance: 111.05 mi (178.72 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 Inverness
County seat of Citrus County, Florida, United States
| Population | 7,674 |
| Coordinates | 28.8358200, -82.3303700 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Inverness (-82.33037, 28.83582)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $19.91 | $39.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.06 | $44.12 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $23.50 | $47.00 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $20.88 | $41.76 |
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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