Jacksonville, Florida to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1791 miles 2882.4 km · straight line
2045 miles actual route 3291.1 km · driving distance
35h 37min estimated drive time
$197 - $242 estimated fuel cost
~4h 6min flight time
285° WNW bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Phoenix?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Phoenix is 1791 miles (2882.4 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located WNW of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2045 miles, taking about 35h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 6min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida and Phoenix in Arizona.

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 Phoenix. 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 Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 37min $197 - $242 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~42h 44min $164–$307* Budget
Train ~46h 18min $245–$716* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 597 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 149 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM