How far is Jacksonville, FL from Youngstown, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Youngstown, FL is about 244.8 miles (394 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.6 miles (363 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
244.84 mi
04h 44m
Flight
225.54 mi
362.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.54 mi
Kilometers
362.97 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.84 mi
Kilometers
394.03 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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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 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Fri, Nov 6, 3:53 PM CST
Return by in Jacksonville
Fri, Nov 6, 9:37 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-11-06T12:08
Arrive Youngstown
Fri, Nov 6, 4:53 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CST

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

Leave by
7:32 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
9:00 PM EST
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
122.2 mi
02h 22m
To Youngstown
122.6 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 11:00 AM EST
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.4 mi · 39 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    5 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
188 mi · 77%
Bristol Highway
17.7 mi · 7%
Greensboro Highway
2.38 mi · 1%
I 95 South
1.07 mi
State Street
0.67 mi
Selman Street
0.57 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 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
225.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
02h 22m from Jacksonville
Leave By
7:32 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Areas Of Fog near Youngstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 244.8 miles (394 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 122.2 miles from Jacksonville and 122.6 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 225.6 miles (363 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.13 one way or $66.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jacksonville and Youngstown, 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 Areas Of Fog near Youngstown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 225.54 mi (362.97 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
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#2 Youngstown

Youngstown is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.3643600, -85.4382600
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Youngstown (-85.43826, 30.36436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 394 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.64 gal
32.7 L · about $33.13
Round trip
$66.25
17.28 gal · 65.4 L
Estimated CO2
76.8 kg one way
Round trip: 153.6 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $33.13 $66.25
Mid-grade $4.32 $37.32 $74.65
Premium $4.66 $40.29 $80.58
Diesel $5.94 $51.33 $102.66

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 · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jacksonville, FL and Youngstown, FL. The current time in Jacksonville is 12:08:51, although it is 11:08:51 in Youngstown.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.