Columbia, Missouri to Jacksonville, Florida: Road Trip Guide & Distance

849.2 miles 1366.6 km · straight line
1021.2 miles actual route 1643.4 km · driving distance
18h 57min estimated drive time
$98 - $121 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
131° SE bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Jacksonville, Florida?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Jacksonville, Florida is 849.2 miles (1366.6 km) as the crow flies. Jacksonville, Florida is located SE of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1021.2 miles, taking about 18h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri 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 Columbia, Missouri 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 Columbia, Missouri to Jacksonville, Florida

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 57min $98 - $121 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 44min $82–$153* Budget
Train ~24h 38min $123–$357* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & Jacksonville, Florida

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m 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 283 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM