Jacksonville, Florida to Midland, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1211.1 miles 1949 km · straight line
1323.1 miles actual route 2129.4 km · driving distance
23h 55min estimated drive time
$127 - $157 estimated fuel cost
~2h 56min flight time
281° W bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Midland, Texas?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Midland, Texas is 1211.1 miles (1949 km) as the crow flies. Midland, Texas is located W of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1323.1 miles, taking about 23h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 56min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida and Midland, Texas in Texas.

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 Midland, Texas. 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 Midland, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 55min $127 - $157 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 42min $106–$198* Budget
Train ~31h 6min $159–$463* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & Midland, Texas

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
Midland, Texas
32.00°N, 102.08°W
America/Chicago
848m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 404 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 101 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM