How far is Jacksonville, FL from Pretty Bayou, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Pretty Bayou, FL is about 266.3 miles (428.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 241.3 miles (388.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Pretty Bayou.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Pretty Bayou.
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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
187.3 mi · 3 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro
1341 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL `12 South: Greensboro
112 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Greensboro Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Highway
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Continue on Selman Street
3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street
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Turn left onto Green Avenue
2342 ft · 57 sec · Green Avenue
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Continue on Bristol Highway
17.7 mi · 23 min · Bristol Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
28.4 mi · 39 min
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Turn left
22.5 mi · 30 min
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Turn right onto East 23rd Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · East 23rd Street
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Turn right onto Frankford Avenue
2585 ft · 1 min · Frankford Avenue
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Turn left onto West 27th Street
1515 ft · 1 min · West 27th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 27th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Pretty Bayou.
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 10 West
Merge slight left
187 mi · 03h 22m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jacksonville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pretty Bayou.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Pretty Bayou?
The road trip is about 266.3 miles (428.5 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?
Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133 miles from Jacksonville and 133.3 miles from Pretty Bayou.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 241.3 miles (388.4 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 6:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.99 one way or $77.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jacksonville and Pretty Bayou, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Jacksonville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pretty Bayou.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Pretty Bayou. Straight-line distance: 241.32 mi (388.37 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 Pretty Bayou
Census-designated place in Bay County, Florida
| Population | 3,206 |
| Coordinates | 30.1965900, -85.6966000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pretty Bayou (-85.6966, 30.19659)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 429 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
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 | $38.99 | $77.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $43.20 | $86.40 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $46.02 | $92.04 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $40.89 | $81.78 |
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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