How far is Jacksonville, FL from Wewahitchka, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Wewahitchka, FL is about 243.3 miles (391.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.1 miles (341.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m 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
243.35 mi
04h 44m
Flight
212.17 mi
341.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.17 mi
Kilometers
341.45 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.35 mi
Kilometers
391.64 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wewahitchka
Sun, Apr 19, 12:07 AM CDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-18T20:22
Arrive Wewahitchka
Sun, Apr 19, 1:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
7:30 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
Greenville
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Jacksonville
121.5 mi
02h 22m
To Wewahitchka
121.8 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    187.3 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro

    1341 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on FL `12 South: Greensboro

    112 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Greensboro Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Selman Street

    3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Green Avenue

    2342 ft · 57 sec · Green Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Bristol Highway

    17.7 mi · 23 min · Bristol Highway

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    27.3 mi · 39 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    20 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
188 mi · 77%
South Main Street
27.3 mi · 11%
Bristol Highway
17.7 mi · 7%
Greensboro Highway
2.38 mi · 1%
I 95 South
1.07 mi
State Street
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
212.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
02h 22m from Jacksonville
Leave By
7:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Wewahitchka.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 243.3 miles (391.6 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?

Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.5 miles from Jacksonville and 121.8 miles from Wewahitchka.

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

The direct path is about 212.1 miles (341.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.63 one way or $71.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jacksonville and Wewahitchka, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Wewahitchka.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Wewahitchka. Straight-line distance: 212.17 mi (341.45 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
Wewahitchka

#2 Wewahitchka

City in Gulf County, Florida, United States of America

Population2,122
Coordinates30.1127000, -85.2004700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Wewahitchka (-85.20047, 30.1127)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 392 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.59 gal
32.51 L · about $35.63
Round trip
$71.26
17.18 gal · 65.02 L
Estimated CO2
76.3 kg one way
Round trip: 152.7 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $35.63 $71.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.48 $78.96
Premium $4.90 $42.06 $84.11
Diesel $4.35 $37.37 $74.73

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jacksonville, FL and Wewahitchka, FL. The current time in Jacksonville is 20:22:38, although it is 19:22:38 in Wewahitchka.

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.