How far is Jacksonville, FL from Rock Island, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Rock Island, FL is about 318.2 miles (512.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 302.3 miles (486.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 57m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Brevard 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 Rock Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Rock Island.
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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
219.5 mi · 3 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
2396 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee
150 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road
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Take the ramp left
1090 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
2588 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
89.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 870: Commercial Boulevard
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 870 East: Fort Lauderdale
129 m · 15 sec
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Merge slight right onto West Commercial Boulevard
2449 ft · 59 sec · West Commercial Boulevard
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Turn right onto State Road 7
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Road 7
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Turn left onto West Oakland Park Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · West Oakland Park Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue
2595 ft · 1 min · Northwest 31st Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 26th Street
3252 ft · 2 min · Northwest 26th Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 26th Avenue
1141 ft · 50 sec · Northwest 26th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 26th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Rock Island.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
219 mi · 03h 57m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Clear near Rock Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Rock Island?
The road trip is about 318.2 miles (512.1 km) and usually takes 05h 57m 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?
Palm Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.5 miles from Jacksonville and 158.8 miles from Rock Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 302.3 miles (486.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:06 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.84 one way or $85.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Jacksonville and Mostly Clear near Rock Island.
Stop Ideas Near Palm Shores
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 Palm Shores.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Rock Island. Straight-line distance: 302.3 mi (486.51 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 Rock Island
Rock Island is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.1550900, -80.1769900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rock Island (-80.17699, 26.15509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 512 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.82 | $42.84 | $85.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.30 | $48.30 | $96.60 |
| Premium | $4.64 | $52.15 | $104.30 |
| Diesel | $5.91 | $66.38 | $132.76 |
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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