Origin
Callahan, FL
Late night in Callahan on Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Callahan, FL to Jacksonville, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
20.9 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Callahan, FL
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Jacksonville, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Callahan to Jacksonville, you are looking at a quick 21-mile trip that typically takes about 27 minutes. This short distance makes it an easy day trip that requires no overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule. You will primarily navigate via 1st Avenue, Kings Road, and Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway to reach your destination within the same Florida region. With a fuel budget of just $4, this is an incredibly economical drive for commuters or casual travelers. Since there are zero formal stops required, you can expect a straightforward journey from start to finish.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Road | 15.8 mi | 22m |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| I 95 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Union Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| 1st Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kings Road
— 15.8 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Callahan, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on this road
91 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 301
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
1st Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 1; US 23
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Kings Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn straight onto US 1
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 95 South
6
Merge onto I 95
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
Use the slight left lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 353B
Toward Downtown, Sports Complex, Union Street
Use the slight left lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
235 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Downtown, Florida State College at Jacksonville Downtown Campus, Sports Complex, TIAA Bank Field, Union Street East
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Turn straight onto US 23
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Arrive at destination
US 17
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 301 / 1st Avenue
Turn right onto US 301 / 1st Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 1; US 23 / Kings Road
Turn right onto US 1; US 23 / Kings Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
18.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
19.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward Downtown, Sports Complex, Union Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 353B
Toward Downtown, Sports Complex, Union Street
9
20 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Downtown, Florida State College at Jacksonville Downtown Campus, Sports Complex, TIAA Bank Field, Union Street East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Downtown, Florida State College at Jacks...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.33 one way
$6.65 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Jacksonville on Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
4 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
32m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will spend your time navigating surface streets, which gives the trip a much more localized feel than a standard highway commute. Because the entire 21-mile stretch is composed of local roads, you should remain attentive to changing road signs and intersections. The lack of long, uninterrupted stretches means you will experience a constant, steady pace throughout the 27-minute duration. It is a practical, no-frills route that keeps you engaged with local traffic patterns from departure to arrival.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.8 mi on Kings Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 301 / 1st Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 20.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 301 / 1st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 1; US 23 / Kings Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Jacksonville, FL
Full guide →Jacksonville occupies one of the most coveted spots on the Atlantic coast. Set amongst abundant beaches and possessing an ideal subtropical climate, its crown jewel is the unique habitat and natural beauty of the St. Johns River. For this reason and more, "The River City" is a popular destination for vacationers looking for a laid-back Sunshine State escape.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 20.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.8 miles on Kings Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Jacksonville, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 301 / 1st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 1; US 23 / Kings Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jacksonville, FL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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