Trip from Jacksonville, FL to Wellborn, FL

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

76.2 mi

123 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 22m ★

6 AM

1h 29m

8 AM

1h 42m

10 AM

1h 33m

12 PM

1h 32m

3 PM

1h 34m

5 PM

1h 41m

8 PM

1h 24m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jacksonville, FL to Wellborn, FL covers 76.2 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 10, CR 137, US 17 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 69 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.13 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 76.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 28m highway drive covering 76.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and CR 137. The longest continuous stretch is about 69 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 12 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 69 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and CR 137. 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.

This is a straightforward 1h 28m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 7 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

5

2.8 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 10; US 17; FL 228

Merge onto I 10; US 17; FL 228

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left / slight right lanes.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Jacksonville, FL to Wellborn, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 137: Wellborn along the way.

Cr 137: Wellborn

71.9 mi in | ~1h 21m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	69 mi	1h 15m
CR 137	3.6 mi	5m
US 17	1.1 mi	1m
State Street	0.7 mi	1m
Kings Road	0.3 mi	<1m
Ocean Street	<0.1 mi	<1m
Union Street	<0.1 mi	<1m
6th Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 69 mi, about 1h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, FL and Wellborn, 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

69 mi · 1 hr 15 min · I 10; US 17; FL 228

Use the straight / slight left / slight right lanes.

8

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 292 Toward CR 137: Wellborn

9

Turn slight left

140 ft · 3 sec

Toward CR 137 South: Wellborn

10

Turn left onto CR 137

3.6 mi · 5 min · CR 137

11

Turn left onto 6th Avenue

210 ft · 9 sec · 6th Avenue

12

Arrive at destination

6th Avenue

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.1 mi from Jacksonville, FL · 44m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oak Hill, FL

38 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

Oak Hill, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Macclenny, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.1 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 69 miles.

Arriving in Wellborn, FL

The final approach into Wellborn, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.13 one way

$24.26 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$13.19	$26.39
premium	$4.72	$14.17	$28.34
diesel	$5.61	$16.82	$33.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$12

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22.9	$8.00	$3.66
Efficient EV	19.1	$6.67	$3.05
EV Truck/SUV	30.5	$10.67	$4.88

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Jacksonville, FL

Late night in Jacksonville on Friday

Local time

1:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wellborn, FL

Late night in Wellborn on Friday

Local time

1:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

5 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

1h 28m 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 Jacksonville, FL to Wellborn, FL covers 76.2 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 10, CR 137, 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 38.1 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 $12.13 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.