Jacksonville, AL Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Jacksonville, AL is a local road trip base with 9 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 88 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Jacksonville, AL head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
220.2 mi
Dothan, AL
Quickest Drive
13m
Halls Chapel, AL
Plan Around Jacksonville, AL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Jacksonville, AL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Jacksonville, AL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Jacksonville, AL
Driving from Jacksonville, AL
On average, trips departing from Jacksonville, AL run 88 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 59m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 220 miles (4h 39m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Jacksonville, AL include Dothan, AL (220.2 mi, 4h 39m), Madison, AL (107.4 mi, 2h 37m), Decatur, AL (101.4 mi, 2h 31m), Hoover, AL (81.5 mi, 1h 39m), and Birmingham, AL (75.2 mi, 1h 32m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 88-mile drive from Jacksonville, AL, expect to burn about 3.5 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Jacksonville, AL and 2 routes heading into Jacksonville, AL, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 220 miles.
The longest mapped route from Jacksonville, AL covers 220 miles and takes approximately 4h 39m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.
The average route from Jacksonville, AL runs about 88 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 59m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Jacksonville, AL include Dothan, AL, Madison, AL, Decatur, AL and Hoover, AL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Jacksonville, AL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
14,345
Median Income
$47,146
Median Home Value
$179,600
Median Age
26.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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