Jacksonville, Florida to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

2143.4 miles 3449.4 km · straight line
2417.4 miles actual route 3890.5 km · driving distance
42h 13min estimated drive time
$233 - $286 estimated fuel cost
~4h 49min flight time
287° WNW bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Los Angeles?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Los Angeles is 2143.4 miles (3449.4 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located WNW of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2417.4 miles, taking about 42h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 49min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida and Los Angeles in California.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Jacksonville, Florida and Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 42h 13min $233 - $286 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~50h 40min $193–$363* Budget
Train ~54h 53min $290–$846* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 714 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 179 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 11.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM