How far is Jacksonville, FL from Starke, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Starke, FL is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.35 mi
01h 02m
Flight
38.15 mi
61.4 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.15 mi
Kilometers
61.4 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.35 mi
Kilometers
74.6 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Starke
Wed, Apr 22, 11:58 PM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-22T22:55
Arrive Starke
Wed, Apr 22, 11:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Baldwin
FL

Town in Duval County, Florida, United States

From Jacksonville
23.2 mi
00h 31m
To Starke
23.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 13 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.1 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2381 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1539 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    766 ft · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    21.9 mi · 28 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Call Street

    539 ft · 18 sec · West Call Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Call Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
40.6 mi · 88%
I 95 South
1.07 mi · 2%
State Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Kings Road
0.25 mi · 1%
West Call Street
0.1 mi
Ocean Street
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Continue straight

21.9 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
38.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baldwin
00h 31m from Jacksonville
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Starke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Baldwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Jacksonville and 23.2 miles from Starke.

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

The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.80 one way or $13.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Starke.

Stop Ideas Near Baldwin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Baldwin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baldwin.

RAIL

Jacksonville

25 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
BUS

Waldo, Florida

60 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
RAIL

Palatka

79 mi away
220 North 11th Street
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

80 mi away
201 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Starke. Straight-line distance: 38.15 mi (61.4 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
Starke

#2 Starke

Town in Florida

Population5,471
Coordinates29.9441300, -82.1098300
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Starke (-82.10983, 29.94413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.19 L · about $6.80
Round trip
$13.61
3.28 gal · 12.38 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $6.80 $13.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.54 $15.07
Premium $4.90 $8.03 $16.06
Diesel $4.35 $7.13 $14.27

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

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Starke. The current time is 22:55:14.

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.