Drive Time
4h 38m
Distance
240.8 mi
388 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
Photo: Arian Fernandez
The drive from Jacksonville, FL to Okeechobee County, FL covers 240.8 miles and takes about 4h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Newnan Street, East Forsyth Street, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.32 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
120.4 miles from Jacksonville, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 19m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 38m drive with frequent turns across 240.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Newnan Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Forsyth Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 4 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 4 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ivanhoe Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, FL and Okeechobee County, FL.
Start on Union Street
Turn right onto Newnan Street
Turn right onto East Forsyth Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 95, US 1 South, FL 5 South: Daytona Beach, Philips Highway
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Daytona Beach
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando, International Airport, International Speedway
Continue on I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando
Keep slight left to continue on I 4, FL 400: Orlando, South Daytona
Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Orlando
Continue straight
Keep slight right
Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Ocala
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
Keep slight right
Merge slight left
Turn sharp left onto Kenansville Road
Turn right onto Northwest 160th Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.4 miles or 2h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Okeechobee County, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Jacksonville, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 240.8 miles and 4h 38m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 120.4 mi from Jacksonville, FL · 2h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
120 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 120.4 miles from Jacksonville, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Okeechobee County, 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 Okeechobee County, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$39.32 one way
$78.65 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $43.57 | $87.14 |
| premium | $4.90 | $46.42 | $92.83 |
| diesel | $4.35 | $41.24 | $82.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.2 | 0 | $25.28 | $11.56 |
| Efficient EV | 60.2 | 0 | $21.07 | $9.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.3 | 1 | $33.71 | $15.41 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Jacksonville on Saturday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Okeechobee County on Saturday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°F
Orlando, FL
120 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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