Houston to Jacksonville, Florida: Road Trip Guide & Distance

820.6 miles 1320.7 km · straight line
871.3 miles actual route 1402.3 km · driving distance
15h 55min estimated drive time
$84 - $103 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is Houston from Jacksonville, Florida?

The distance from Houston to Jacksonville, Florida is 820.6 miles (1320.7 km) as the crow flies. Jacksonville, Florida is located E of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 871.3 miles, taking about 15h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston to Jacksonville, Florida

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 55min $84 - $103 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 6min $70–$131* Budget
Train ~20h 42min $105–$305* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Jacksonville, Florida

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 274 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM