Jacksonville, Florida to Tavares: Road Trip Guide & Distance

105.6 miles 170 km · straight line
129.9 miles actual route 209.1 km · driving distance
2h 55min estimated drive time
$13 - $15 estimated fuel cost
~43min flight time · usually no direct flights
182° S bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Tavares?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Tavares is 105.6 miles (170 km) as the crow flies. Tavares is located S of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 129.9 miles, taking about 2h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 43min. Both are located in United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jacksonville, Florida and Tavares. 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 Tavares

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 55min $13 - $15 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 30min $10–$19* Budget
Train ~2h 46min $16–$45* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & Tavares

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
Tavares
28.80°N, 81.73°W
America/New_York
23m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 35 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 9 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 235.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM