How far is Mount Sterling, IL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Mount Sterling, IL to Jacksonville, FL is about 1013.3 miles (1630.8 km), with a travel time of about 18h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 841.4 miles (1354.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 37h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 18h 53m.
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.
Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States
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Patchy Fog
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Sterling and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Sterling and Jacksonville.
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Start on East Washington Street
2 m · 6 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn left onto East Court Street
104 m · 20 sec · East Court Street
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Turn left onto East North Street
15 m · 4 sec · East North Street
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Turn right
107 m · 21 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1567 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Pittsfield Road
15.1 mi · 27 min · Pittsfield Road
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Turn right
41 m · 13 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Mill Street
1043 ft · 21 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Illinois Route 104
2.3 mi · 4 min · Illinois Route 104
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on US Highway 67
29.8 mi · 34 min · US Highway 67
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Continue on 1440 E
2.3 mi · 3 min · 1440 E
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Continue on North State Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North State Street
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Continue on South State Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · South State Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on United States Route 67
8.1 mi · 9 min · United States Route 67
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Continue on North 5th Street
26.4 mi · 31 min · North 5th Street
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Continue straight
19.5 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 50 East: Louisville, Saint Louis
1832 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East, US 50 East: Louisville
2462 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East, US 50 East: Louisville
2332 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East, US 50 East: Louisville
27.7 mi · 31 min
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Continue straight
42.8 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
47.2 mi · 51 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Nashville
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
175.1 mi · 3 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
133.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Atlanta
2869 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
110.7 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
191.5 mi · 3 hr 25 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Tallahassee, Jacksonville
908 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Jacksonville
1973 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight right
65.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
2176 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
1.1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street
916 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Union Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Union Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Sterling and Jacksonville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Fall Line Freeway
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
191 mi · 03h 25m
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 Mount Sterling and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Sterling to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 1013.3 miles (1630.8 km) and usually takes 18h 53m 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?
Monteagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 505 miles from Mount Sterling and 508.3 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 841.4 miles (1354.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 171.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. 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 $166.82 one way or $333.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 317.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mount Sterling and Jacksonville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Mount Sterling and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Sterling and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 841.4 mi (1354.11 km).
#1 Mount Sterling
Township in Brown County, Illinois
| Population | 2,495 |
| Coordinates | 39.9872700, -90.7634600 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1631 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 33h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 25h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 20h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 16h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 14h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 12h 38m |
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 | $4.67 | $166.82 | $333.64 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $189.24 | $378.48 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $208.73 | $417.46 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $234.98 | $469.96 |
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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