Origin
Inverness, FL
Evening in Inverness on Sunday
Local time
6:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Inverness, FL to Jacksonville, FL
Drive Time
2h 57m
Distance
134.6 mi
217 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 47m
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6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 20m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 4m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 19m
8 PM
2h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Inverness, FL
Arian Fernandez
Jacksonville, FL
Mike Jones
Trip Overview
Traveling from Inverness to Jacksonville covers 134.6 miles, a manageable distance that typically takes about 2 hours and 57 minutes behind the wheel. Because this journey is well under the three-hour mark, it works perfectly as a straightforward day trip, eliminating the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $22 on fuel for the trek, making it a budget-friendly option for your Florida travels. The route primarily utilizes US 301, FL 200, and I-10 to connect these two points. By focusing on these major arteries, the trip remains efficient, allowing you to transition between regions without unnecessary complexity.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67.3 miles from Inverness, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as roughly 96% of your journey stays on high-speed roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm early on, facing a significant 75.9-mile stretch along US 301 that serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the trip. The road personality shifts from regional highway connectors to the broader expanse of the interstate system as you approach Jacksonville. While the drive is largely utilitarian, the high highway percentage ensures you maintain a consistent pace throughout the entire 134.6-mile duration. It is a straightforward, functional drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, technical local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 301 is the longest continuous segment at about 75.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 301 and FL 200. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 27.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 134.6 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 27.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 35.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 115.1 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
27.6 mi into trip
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~43m in
Turn left toward I 75 North: Lake City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Lake City
7
35.4 mi into trip
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~52m in
Take the exit toward FL 326
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 358
Toward FL 326
5
115.1 mi into trip
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~2h 33m in
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I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
132.3 mi into trip
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~2h 53m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: International Airport, Savan...
6
133.7 mi into trip
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~2h 55m in
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US 17; FL 228
Take the exit onto US 17; FL 228 toward Union Street, Beaver Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 353B
Toward Union Street, Beaver Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 301 | 75.9 mi | 1h 34m |
| FL 200 | 21.6 mi | 32m |
| I 10 | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| I 75 | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| US 41 | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| Northwest 70th Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| FL 326 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Union Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 301
— 75.9 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Inverness, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on this road
113 ft
·
10 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto Courthouse Square
264 ft
·
13 sec
·
Courthouse Square
3
Continue on Courthouse Square
278 ft
·
9 sec
·
Courthouse Square
4
Continue on Courthouse Square
298 ft
·
12 sec
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Courthouse Square
5
Turn right onto US 41; FL 44
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 41; FL 44
6
Turn slight right onto US 41
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
US 41
Use the none lane.
7
Turn slight right onto FL 200
22 mi
·
32 min
·
FL 200
8
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 75 North: Lake City
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 75
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
I 75
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 358
Toward FL 326
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn slight right
144 ft
·
4 sec
12
Turn slight right onto FL 326
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
FL 326
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on FL 326
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 70th Street
Use the none lane.
14
Turn left onto US 301; US 441
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 301; US 441
Use the left lane.
15
Turn straight onto US 301
52 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
US 301
Toward North US 301: Starke
Use the none lane.
16
Continue on US 301
18 mi
·
22 min
·
US 301
Use the none lane.
17
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 East: Jacksonville
18
Merge onto I 10
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 10
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto I 95
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
22
Take the exit onto US 17; FL 228
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 17; FL 228
Exit 353B
Toward Union Street, Beaver Street
23
Turn straight onto US 17; US 23; FL 228
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Arrive at destination
US 17
Trip Plan
Since this is a sub-three-hour trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though leaving early helps avoid potential congestion as you near Jacksonville. You should plan for at least one stop during the drive to stretch your legs and break up the monotony of the long US 301 stretch. Keep your $22 fuel budget in mind, and consider topping off your tank before departing Inverness to ensure a stress-free transit. Because the route relies so heavily on major roads, keep a close eye on traffic reports for I-10 before you get underway. Utilizing that one planned stop effectively will make the nearly three-hour duration feel much shorter.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.3 miles from Inverness, FL, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.9 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 80 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.3 miles or 1h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 26m
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 Inverness, 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 Inverness, FL
This is one driving day of about 134.6 miles and 2h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Inverness, 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 US 301 for about 75.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.3 mi from Inverness, FL · 1h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.3 miles from Inverness, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 301 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.9 miles.
Arriving in Jacksonville, FL
The final approach into Jacksonville, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Jacksonville, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.48 one way
$44.97 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $24.36 | $48.71 |
| premium | $4.90 | $25.94 | $51.89 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.90 | $59.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.13 | $6.46 |
| Efficient EV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.78 | $5.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.8 | 0 | $18.84 | $8.61 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Jacksonville, FL
Evening in Jacksonville on Sunday
Local time
6:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 57m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Inverness, FL to Jacksonville, FL covers 134.6 miles and takes about 2h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 301, FL 200, I 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.3 miles from Inverness, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.48 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 134.6 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 27.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 35.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 115.1 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Inverness, FL to Jacksonville, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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