How far is Okeechobee, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Okeechobee, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 255.3 miles (410.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219.2 miles (352.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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
255.28 mi
03h 53m
Flight
219.16 mi
352.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.16 mi
Kilometers
352.7 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.28 mi
Kilometers
410.84 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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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 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:12 AM EDT
Return by in Okeechobee
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Okeechobee
2026-04-23T04:18
Arrive Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Okeechobee
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
Heathrow
FL

Census-designated place in Seminole County, Florida

From Okeechobee
123.3 mi
01h 56m
To Jacksonville
132 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Parrott Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Parrott Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    31.2 mi · 40 min

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right

    2023 ft · 49 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit left

    784 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    90 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando

    2345 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    65.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa

    2234 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Downtown Orlando

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95: Miami, Jacksonville

    1195 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville

    1.6 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive

    88 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaver Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
88.3 mi · 35%
Florida's Turnpike
65.6 mi · 26%
I 4 East
55 mi · 22%
Parrott Avenue
33.1 mi · 13%
US 90
2.38 mi · 1%
Florida's Turnpike North
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

86.1 mi · 01h 34m

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
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
219.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Heathrow
01h 56m from Okeechobee
Leave By
9:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Okeechobee and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 255.3 miles (410.8 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Heathrow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.3 miles from Okeechobee and 132 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 219.2 miles (352.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 9:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.37 one way or $74.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Okeechobee and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Heathrow

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Heathrow, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Heathrow.

RAIL

Sanford

10 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Winter Park

19 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

26 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

DeLand

28 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Okeechobee and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 219.16 mi (352.7 km).

Okeechobee

#1 Okeechobee

City in Okeechobee County, Florida, United States

Population5,662
Coordinates27.2439300, -80.8297800
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Jacksonville

#2 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
Start: Parrott Avenue (-80.829808, 27.243903)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 411 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.01 gal
34.1 L · about $37.37
Round trip
$74.75
18.02 gal · 68.2 L
Estimated CO2
80.1 kg one way
Round trip: 160.1 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $37.37 $74.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.41 $82.82
Premium $4.90 $44.11 $88.23
Diesel $4.35 $39.19 $78.39

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Okeechobee and Jacksonville. The current time is 04:18:55.

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.