How far is Jacksonville, FL from Venice, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Venice, FL is about 265.6 miles (427.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.5 miles (367.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
265.58 mi
05h 12m
Flight
228.52 mi
367.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.52 mi
Kilometers
367.76 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.58 mi
Kilometers
427.41 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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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 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Venice
Thu, Apr 23, 6:10 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-23T00:58
Arrive Venice
Thu, Apr 23, 6:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Coleman
FL

City in Florida, USA

From Jacksonville
133.1 mi
02h 36m
To Venice
132.5 mi
02h 36m

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
Venice Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
77°F
Thursday
Using Nokomis as the closest live forecast in the Sarasota County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.4 mi · 47 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Sid Martin Highway

    39 mi · 49 min · Sid Martin Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Northwest 70th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Northwest 77th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest 77th Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Tampa

    2914 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    82.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 681: Venice, Osprey

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Tamiami Trail

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Tamiami Trail

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Tamiami Trail

    1.1 km · 2 min · Tamiami Trail

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Venice Avenue

    1.3 km · 3 min · West Venice Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Armada Road North

    37 m · 11 sec · Armada Road North

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Venice Avenue

    963 ft · 27 sec · West Venice Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Venice Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
83.2 mi · 31%
South I 75
74.3 mi · 28%
I 10 West
56.1 mi · 21%
Sid Martin Highway
39 mi · 15%
FL 681
3.9 mi · 1%
Tamiami Trail
3.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

82.7 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
228.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coleman
02h 36m from Jacksonville
Leave By
6:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Venice.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 265.6 miles (427.4 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?

Coleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.1 miles from Jacksonville and 132.5 miles from Venice.

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

The direct path is about 228.5 miles (367.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 6:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.87 one way or $77.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Coleman

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Coleman and the surrounding midpoint area.
Inverness Government Center
Practical stop 14.8 mi away

Inverness Government Center

Inverness , FL
212 W Main St, Inverness, FL 34450
Rating 4.7/5 11 reviews City Hall,Business development service,City administration,City government office,Forestry service,Public works department
Plantation-Hermitage Hall
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

Plantation-Hermitage Hall

Leesburg , FL
3640 Westover Cir, Leesburg, FL 34748
Rating 4.5/5 8 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

8 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

20 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
BUS

Ocala, Florida

44 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

50 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Venice. Straight-line distance: 228.52 mi (367.76 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
Venice

#2 Venice

City in Sarasota County, Florida, United States

Population24,634
Coordinates27.0997800, -82.4542600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Venice (-82.45426, 27.09978)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 427 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.37 gal
35.48 L · about $38.87
Round trip
$77.73
18.74 gal · 70.96 L
Estimated CO2
83.3 kg one way
Round trip: 166.5 kg / 367 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $38.87 $77.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.06 $86.13
Premium $4.90 $45.88 $91.75
Diesel $4.35 $40.76 $81.52

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 Venice. The current time is 00:58:34.

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.