Jacksonville, FL to Fanning Springs, FL is 111.7 miles and takes about 2h 27m via Southwest State Road 47 and I 10, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Florida, offering a straightforward drive across the state. You'll spend a good portion of the trip on the interstate, but also experience some time on state and US highways. It's a manageable distance for a single day, perfect if you're looking for a direct trip without extended travel time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.8 miles from Jacksonville, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Southwest State Road 47
40.9 mi
55m
I 10
37.4 mi
41m
US Highway 90
18.2 mi
24m
Southwest State Road 26
7 mi
8m
Southeast Baya Drive
2.3 mi
3m
US 17
1.1 mi
1m
Southwest Main Boulevard
0.9 mi
1m
West Wade Street
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Southwest State Road 47
— 40.9 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, FL and Fanning Springs, 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: JacksonvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 351AToward I 10 West: Lake CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 10; US 17; FL 228
37 mi·41 min·I 10; US 17; FL 228
Use the straight / slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 324Toward US 90: Sanderson, Olustee
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 90
18 mi·24 min·US Highway 90
10
Turn slight left onto FL 10A
0.3 mi·30 sec·Baya Avenue
11
Continue on FL 10A
2.3 mi·3 min·Southeast Baya Drive
12
Continue on FL 10A
0.1 mi·15 sec·Southwest Baya Drive
13
Turn left onto US 41; US 441 Truck
0.9 mi·1 min·Southwest Main Boulevard
14
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 47
41 mi·55 min·Southwest State Road 47
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto US 129
0.3 mi·56 sec·Main Street
16
Turn right onto FL 26
0.8 mi·1 min·West Wade Street
17
Continue on FL 26
7.0 mi·8 min·Southwest State Road 26
18
Merge onto US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
0.2 mi·33 sec·US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
19
Continue on US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
337 ft·12 sec·US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
20
Arrive at destination
US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 27m duration, leaving Jacksonville in the morning allows ample time to reach Fanning Springs before sunset. Since the drive is under 3 hours, you won't need to split it, giving you flexibility for spontaneous stops if desired. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 40.9-mile stretch on Southwest State Road 47, as services might be less frequent there. The estimated fuel cost of $18 is a good baseline for your budget.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55.8 miles from Jacksonville, FL, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.9 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 25 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.8 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fanning Springs, 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 111.7 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Jacksonville, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Southwest State Road 47 for about 40.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 62.3 — 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 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.
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
6
40.2 mi into trip|~47m in
Take the exit toward US 90: Sanderson, Olustee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 324
Toward US 90: Sanderson, Olustee
6
62.3 mi into trip|~1h 19m in|FL 47 / Southwest State Road 47
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 47 / Southwest State Road 47
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.78 one way
$35.56 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$19.34
$38.68
premium
$4.72
$20.77
$41.54
diesel
$5.61
$24.66
$49.32
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.5
0
$11.73
$5.36
Efficient EV
27.9
0
$9.77
$4.47
EV Truck/SUV
44.7
0
$15.64
$7.15
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Morning
in Jacksonville on Sunday
Local time
10:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fanning Springs, FL
Morning
in Fanning Springs on Sunday
Local time
10:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 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
2h 27m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is a mixed bag, with 51% of it on highways. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 40.9 miles on Southwest State Road 47, which will likely feel like more rural cruising. After that, you'll transition to interstate driving for a substantial part of the trip, indicated by the highway share. Expect to see more exits and potentially faster travel speeds once you merge onto I 10.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.9 mi on Southwest State Road 47.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1; US 17; FL 228 / Ocean Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 111.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Fanning Springs, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Olustee along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 111.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.9 miles on Southwest State Road 47. 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 Fanning Springs, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fanning Springs, FL before heading back.
