How far is Jacksonville, FL from Willow Oak, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Willow Oak, FL is about 207.2 miles (333.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.3 miles (270.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Volusia County, Florida, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Willow Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Willow Oak.
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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
86.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando, International Airport, International Speedway
1439 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando
156 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4, FL 400: Orlando, South Daytona
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Orlando
3039 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
36.6 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight right
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
1699 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
2550 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
1328 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
57.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward County Line Road
1697 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto County Line Road
6.2 mi · 11 min · County Line Road
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Turn left onto Heritage Trail
109 m · 16 sec · Heritage Trail
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Turn right onto Coronet Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Coronet Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Road 60
1.5 mi · 2 min · West State Road 60
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Turn left onto Luel Street
691 ft · 30 sec · Luel Street
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Continue on Johnson Road
782 ft · 34 sec · Johnson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Johnson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Willow Oak.
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 95 South
Merge slight left
86.4 mi · 01h 35m
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.
Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Willow Oak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Willow Oak?
The road trip is about 207.2 miles (333.4 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Lake Helen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.8 miles from Jacksonville and 103.4 miles from Willow Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.3 miles (270.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.32 one way or $60.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Willow Oak.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Helen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of DeLand
Deltona City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Helen.
DeLand
Sanford
Daytona Beach, Florida
Winter Park
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Willow Oak. Straight-line distance: 168.35 mi (270.94 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 Willow Oak
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
| Population | 6,732 |
| Coordinates | 27.9161400, -82.0178600 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Willow Oak (-82.01786, 27.91614)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $30.32 | $60.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.60 | $67.19 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $35.79 | $71.58 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $31.80 | $63.60 |
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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