This 300.7-mile drive from Clewiston to Jacksonville, Florida, is designed for a single day, clocking in at just under 6 hours. You'll navigate primarily on major highways, including I-95, Florida's Turnpike, and I-4, with 83% of the journey on these high-speed roads. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $48, making it an economical option for traversing the Sunshine State. This route offers a straightforward, highway-focused experience, suitable for those looking to cover ground efficiently between these two Florida locales. Given the duration and highway nature, it’s a manageable one-day adventure.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
150.3 miles from Clewiston, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 7m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 59m. Total distance: 300.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 300.7-mile trip, with 83% of your travel on interstate highways. This means you'll experience stretches of consistent speed, largely on I-95, Florida's Turnpike, and I-4. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 86.1 miles on I-95, providing a substantial period of cruising. While efficient, this profile suggests less opportunity for spontaneous roadside exploration and more of a direct, purposeful journey.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 86.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 87.9 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 300.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 87.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 88.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 154.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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87.9 mi into trip|~1h 59m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
88.1 mi into trip|~1h 59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando
8
154.2 mi into trip|~3h 11m in
Take the exit toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 259
Toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa
7
211.1 mi into trip|~4h 17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
8
299.3 mi into trip|~5h 55m in|US 1; US 90
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 90 toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street,...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Clewiston, FL and Jacksonville, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando and Tampa.
Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando
88.1 mi in|~1h 59m
Tampa
154.2 mi in|~3h 11m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
86.1 mi
1h 34m
Florida's Turnpike
65.6 mi
1h 10m
I 4
54.7 mi
1h 2m
Industrial Drive
34.4 mi
46m
US 441
31.8 mi
40m
US 27
10.4 mi
14m
Sugarland Highway
6.7 mi
9m
Parrott Avenue
4.3 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 86.1 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clewiston, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on US 27; FL 80
6.7 mi·9 min·Sugarland Highway
2
Continue on US 27; FL 80
10 mi·14 min·US 27; FL 80
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto FL 78 Detour
34 mi·46 min·Industrial Drive
4
Turn left onto Parrott Avenue
4.3 mi·8 min·Parrott Avenue
5
Continue on US 441
0.6 mi·1 min·US 441
6
Continue on US 441
31 mi·39 min·US 441
7
Turn sharp right onto FL 60
0.4 mi·49 sec·FL 60
Use the left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on this road
295 ft·7 sec·this road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·57 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike North: OrlandoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
66 mi·1 hr 10 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Exit 259Toward I 4: Orlando, TampaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward I 4 East: Downtown Orlando
14
Merge onto I 4
55 mi·1 hr 2 min·I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·14 sec
Toward I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
16
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi·2 min
Toward I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville
17
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North: JacksonvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 95
86 mi·1 hr 34 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi·2 min
Toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 90
287 ft·6 sec·US 1; US 90
Toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive
21
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 90
1.2 mi·3 min·US 1; US 90
Toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn left
132 ft·11 sec
23
Turn right
121 ft·14 sec
24
At end of road, turn left onto US 90
104 ft·4 sec·Beaver Street
25
Turn right
175 ft·13 sec
26
At end of road, turn right
124 ft·11 sec
27
Turn right onto US 17
22 ft·0 sec·Union Street
28
Arrive at destination
US 17
Trip Plan
With a total travel time of 5 hours and 59 minutes, this route is easily achievable in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Consider an early start to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic, especially as you approach Jacksonville. The longest stretch without a major break is 86.1 miles on I-95, so plan a fuel and rest stop beforehand to stay comfortable. With a fuel cost estimated at $48, keeping your tank topped up will be straightforward. One practical tip is to familiarize yourself with the toll points on Florida's Turnpike in advance to ensure a smoother passage.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 150.3 miles from Clewiston, FL, or about 3h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 66 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 150.3 miles or 3h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jacksonville, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clewiston, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clewiston, FL
This is one driving day of about 300.7 miles and 5h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Clewiston, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 86.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 150.3 mi from Clewiston, FL
· 3h 7m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 256.1
Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United Stat...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
$15
near mile 266.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.86 one way
$95.73 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg105 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$52.07
$104.13
premium
$4.72
$55.91
$111.83
diesel
$5.61
$66.39
$132.78
Estimated Tolls: $4.59
Florida's Turnpike
(65.6 mi)$4.59
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
1 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: sparse
Pilot Flying J Charging Station
Okeechobee, Florida
Other
1 DCFC
Other: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
90.2
1
$31.57
$14.43
Efficient EV
75.2
0
$26.31
$12.03
EV Truck/SUV
120.3
1
$42.10
$19.24
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Clewiston, FL
Late night
in Clewiston on Friday
Local time
1:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jacksonville, FL
Late night
in Jacksonville on Friday
Local time
1:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Clear
S 3 to 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 7:03PM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:00AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 59m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Clewiston, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 300.7 miles and takes about 5h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Florida's Turnpike, I 4. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 150.3 miles from Clewiston, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 300.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 87.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 88.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 154.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Clewiston, FL and Jacksonville, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando and Tampa.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Matanzas National Monument and Castillo de San Marcos National Monument.
