Columbus, Ohio to Jacksonville, Florida: Road Trip Guide & Distance

669.6 miles 1077.6 km · straight line
805.5 miles actual route 1296.3 km · driving distance
15h 17min estimated drive time
$78 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
173° S bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Jacksonville, Florida?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Jacksonville, Florida is 669.6 miles (1077.6 km) as the crow flies. Jacksonville, Florida is located S of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 805.5 miles, taking about 15h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. 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 Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio to Jacksonville, Florida

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 17min $78 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 20min $64–$121* Budget
Train ~19h 52min $97–$282* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Jacksonville, Florida

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 223 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM