Jacksonville, Florida to Key West: Road Trip Guide & Distance

399.2 miles 642.5 km · straight line
502.1 miles actual route 808 km · driving distance
10h 15min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
181° S bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Key West?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Key West is 399.2 miles (642.5 km) as the crow flies. Key West is located S of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 502.1 miles, taking about 10h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jacksonville, Florida and Key West. 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 Jacksonville, Florida to Key West

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 15min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 18min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 44min $60–$176* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & Key West

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
Key West
24.56°N, 81.78°W
America/New_York
1m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 133 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM