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Trip from Jacksonville, FL to Bagdad, FL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6h 11m

Distance

340.4 mi

548 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$54

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
5h 59m ★
6 AM
6h 12m
8 AM
6h 37m
10 AM
6h 21m
12 PM
6h 18m
3 PM
6h 22m
5 PM
6h 36m
8 PM
6h 4m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Duval County, and largest city in State of Florida, United States

Jacksonville, FL

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Downtown Bagdad, FL, FL

Bagdad, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jacksonville, FL to Bagdad, FL covers 340.4 miles and takes about 6h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 10, Garcon Point Road, US 17 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 335.4 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.18 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

170.2 miles from Jacksonville, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 6m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 11m. Total distance: 340.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 11m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 6h 11m highway drive covering 340.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and Garcon Point Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 335.4 miles on I 10.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 335.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Garcon Point Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1; US 17; FL 228 / Ocean Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 11m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 6 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1; US 17; FL 228 / Ocean Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 1; US 17; FL 228 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (US 17; FL 228): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 1; US 17; FL 228 / Ocean Street

Turn left onto US 1; US 17; FL 228 / Ocean Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 1; US 17; FL 228 / State Street

Turn left onto US 1; US 17; FL 228 / State Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 17; FL 228

Take the ramp onto US 17; FL 228 toward I 95 South: Jacksonville

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville
7
2.1 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward I 10 West: Lake City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 351A Toward I 10 West: Lake City
8
338.2 mi into trip | ~6h 7m in

Take the exit toward CR 191: Milton, Bagdad

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 26 Toward CR 191: Milton, Bagdad

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 335.4 mi 6h 1m
Garcon Point Road 1.8 mi 3m
US 17 1.1 mi 1m
State Street 0.7 mi 1m
Kings Road 0.3 mi <1m
Church Street 0.2 mi <1m
Ocean Street <0.1 mi <1m
Union Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 335.4 mi, about 6h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, FL and Bagdad, FL.

1

Start on US 17

210 ft · 12 sec · Union Street
2

Turn left onto US 1; US 17; FL 228

281 ft · 15 sec · Ocean Street
3

Turn left onto US 1; US 17; FL 228

0.7 mi · 1 min · State Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4

Continue on US 17; US 23; FL 228

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Kings Road
5

Take the ramp onto US 17; FL 228

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 17; FL 228
Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 351A Toward I 10 West: Lake City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 10; US 17; FL 228

335 mi · 6 hr 1 min · I 10; US 17; FL 228
Use the straight / slight left / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 26 Toward CR 191: Milton, Bagdad Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn right onto CR 191

1.8 mi · 3 min · Garcon Point Road
10

Turn slight left onto Church Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Church Street
11

Arrive at destination

Church Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 170.2 miles from Jacksonville, FL, or about 3h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 335.4 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 75 miles or 1h 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 170.2 miles or 3h 6m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 5m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bagdad, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, FL

This is one driving day of about 340.4 miles and 6h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 miles from Jacksonville, 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 10 for about 335.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 170.2 mi from Jacksonville, FL · 3h 6m into the drive

Downtown Tallahassee, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tallahassee, FL

170 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.

Popular next leg

Tallahassee, FL to Bagdad, FL

179.2 mi · 3h 19m

Pacing Suggestions

Live Oak, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 75 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tallahassee, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 170.2 miles from Jacksonville, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 335.4 miles.

Arriving in Bagdad, FL

The final approach into Bagdad, 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 Bagdad, FL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gulf Islands National Seashore

Gulf Islands National Seashore

National Seashore

Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with...

23 mi from route ~56 min detour $25 near mile 340.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$54.18 one way

$108.37 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 119 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $58.94 $117.88
premium $4.72 $63.30 $126.59
diesel $5.61 $75.16 $150.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$54

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$79–$104

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 119.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 102.1 1 $35.74 $16.34
Efficient EV 85.1 0 $29.78 $13.62
EV Truck/SUV 136.2 1 $47.66 $21.79

Gas CO2

119 kg

EV CO2

40 kg (66% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Jacksonville, FL

Evening in Jacksonville on Thursday

Local time

5:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bagdad, FL

Afternoon in Bagdad on Thursday

Local time

4:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

18 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

6h 11m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Jacksonville, FL to Bagdad, FL covers 340.4 miles and takes about 6h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Garcon Point Road, US 17. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 170.2 miles from Jacksonville, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 11m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 6 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1; US 17; FL 228 / Ocean Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 1; US 17; FL 228 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (US 17; FL 228): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Jacksonville, FL to Bagdad, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gulf Islands National Seashore.

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