How far is Jacksonville, FL from Wright, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Wright, FL is about 323.8 miles (521.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 297.1 miles (478.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 02m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The capital of Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Wright.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Wright.
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Start on Union Street
64 m · 13 sec · Union Street
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Turn left onto Ocean Street
86 m · 15 sec · Ocean Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1.1 km · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on Kings Road
1331 ft · 37 sec · Kings Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
291.8 mi · 5 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 285: Niceville, Eglin AFB
1694 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
17.6 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto East John Sims Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min · East John Sims Parkway
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Continue on John Sims Parkway
1 km · 1 min · John Sims Parkway
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Keep slight right
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Gen Robert W. Bond Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Gen Robert W. Bond Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Lewis Turner Boulevard
3.9 mi · 6 min · Lewis Turner Boulevard
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Continue on Beal Parkway Northwest
866 ft · 24 sec · Beal Parkway Northwest
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Continue on Beal Parkway Northwest
99 m · 12 sec · Beal Parkway Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beal Parkway Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Wright.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
292 mi · 05h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Patchy Fog leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Wright.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Wright?
The road trip is about 323.8 miles (521.1 km) and usually takes 06h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tallahassee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.7 miles from Jacksonville and 162.1 miles from Wright.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 297.1 miles (478.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.35 one way or $86.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jacksonville and Wright, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Jacksonville and Sunny near Wright.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Wright. Straight-line distance: 297.05 mi (478.06 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 Wright
Wright is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.4557500, -86.6382900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wright (-86.63829, 30.45575)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 521 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $43.35 | $86.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $48.81 | $97.61 |
| Premium | $4.61 | $52.73 | $105.45 |
| Diesel | $5.89 | $67.28 | $134.55 |
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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