How far is Willow Oak, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Willow Oak, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 219.2 miles (352.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.3 miles (270.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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
219.18 mi
03h 44m
Flight
168.35 mi
270.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.35 mi
Kilometers
270.94 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.18 mi
Kilometers
352.73 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM EDT
Return by in Willow Oak
Thu, Apr 23, 7:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willow Oak
2026-04-23T00:24
Arrive Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 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
9:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Willow Oak
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
Lake Helen
FL

City in Volusia County, Florida, US

From Willow Oak
103.5 mi
01h 52m
To Jacksonville
115.7 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 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 Willow Oak and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Willow Oak and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Johnson Road

    782 ft · 34 sec · Johnson Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Luel Street

    636 ft · 29 sec · Luel Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West State Road 60

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West State Road 60

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Coronet Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Coronet Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South County Line Road

    5.8 mi · 11 min · South County Line Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1862 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    35.7 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  10. 10

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

    1195 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville

    1.6 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  14. 14

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    88 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  19. 19

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

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
2 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South County Line Road
112 mi · 51%
I 95 North
88.3 mi · 40%
US 90
2.38 mi · 1%
Coronet Road
1.88 mi · 1%
West State Road 60
1.5 mi · 1%
I 95
0.23 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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.9 mi
168.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Helen
01h 52m from Willow Oak
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Willow Oak and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Willow Oak to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 219.2 miles (352.7 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Lake Helen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.5 miles from Willow Oak and 115.7 miles from Jacksonville.

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 50.9 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 9:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.06 one way or $64.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Willow Oak and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Helen

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Helen and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of DeLand Utility Billing
Practical stop 5 mi away

City of DeLand Utility Billing

DeLand , FL
120 S Florida Ave, DeLand, FL 32720
Rating 1.7/5 37 reviews Water utility company,Convenience store
City of DeLand
Meeting point 5 mi away

City of DeLand

DeLand , FL
120 S Florida Ave, DeLand, FL 32720
Rating 4.5/5 10 reviews City government office
Deltona City Hall
Nearby stop 6.8 mi away

Deltona City Hall

Deltona , FL
2345 Providence Blvd, Deltona, FL 32725
Rating 3.9/5 13 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Helen.

RAIL

DeLand

12 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave
RAIL

Sanford

20 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
BUS

Daytona Beach, Florida

35 mi away
100 North Atlantic Ave
RAIL

Winter Park

44 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willow Oak and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 168.35 mi (270.94 km).

Willow Oak

#1 Willow Oak

Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida

Population6,732
Coordinates27.9161400, -82.0178600
Altitude34
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: Johnson Road (-82.017855, 27.916378)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 353 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.73 gal
29.28 L · about $32.06
Round trip
$64.13
15.46 gal · 58.56 L
Estimated CO2
68.7 kg one way
Round trip: 137.4 kg / 303 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $32.06 $64.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $35.53 $71.05
Premium $4.90 $37.85 $75.69
Diesel $4.35 $33.63 $67.25

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 Willow Oak and Jacksonville. The current time is 00:24:05.

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.