Big Bend to Jacksonville, Florida: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1295.1 miles 2084.2 km · straight line
1512 miles actual route 2433.4 km · driving distance
27h 51min estimated drive time
$146 - $179 estimated fuel cost
~3h 6min flight time
81° E bearing direction

How far is Big Bend from Jacksonville, Florida?

The distance from Big Bend to Jacksonville, Florida is 1295.1 miles (2084.2 km) as the crow flies. Jacksonville, Florida is located E of Big Bend. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1512 miles, taking about 27h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 6min. Both are located in United States — Big Bend in Texas and Jacksonville, Florida in Florida.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Big Bend and Jacksonville, Florida. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Big Bend to Jacksonville, Florida

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 51min $146 - $179 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 25min $121–$227* Budget
Train ~36h 12min $181–$529* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Big Bend & Jacksonville, Florida

Quick Facts

Big Bend
29.25°N, 103.25°W
America/Chicago
549m elevation
Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 432 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 108 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM