This 152.4-mile journey from Lake Butler, Florida, to Jacksonville, Florida, is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in about 3 hours. With 93% of the route on highways, it's a highly efficient trip, making it perfect for a single-day excursion. Expect a fuel cost of approximately $24 for this drive. The route is primarily focused on efficient travel, connecting two points within the state of Florida. Given its manageable duration and highway-centric nature, this trip is well-suited for a day trip, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.2 miles from Lake Butler, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 35m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
86.1 mi
1h 34m
I 4
53.7 mi
1h 1m
Conroy Road
2.8 mi
5m
Conroy Windermere Road
2.2 mi
4m
6th Avenue
1.5 mi
3m
US 1
1.3 mi
3m
Main Street
0.3 mi
<1m
2nd Avenue
0.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 86.1 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Butler, FL and Jacksonville, FL.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi·45 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto Pine Street
0.1 mi·29 sec·Pine Street
3
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·2nd Avenue
4
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi·26 sec·Main Street
5
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
75 ft·1 sec·Main Street
6
Continue on Main Street
408 ft·8 sec·Main Street
7
Enter roundabout onto 6th Avenue
155 ft·5 sec·6th Avenue
8
Continue on 6th Avenue
1.5 mi·3 min·6th Avenue
9
Continue on Conroy Windermere Road
2.2 mi·4 min·Conroy Windermere Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on Conroy Road
2.8 mi·5 min·Conroy Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 4 East: Downtown, OrlandoUse the right lane.
12
Merge onto I 4
54 mi·1 hr 1 min·I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·14 sec
Toward I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
14
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi·2 min
Toward I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville
15
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North: JacksonvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 95
86 mi·1 hr 34 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi·2 min
Toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 90
287 ft·6 sec·US 1; US 90
Toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive
19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 90
1.2 mi·3 min·US 1; US 90
Toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn left
132 ft·11 sec
21
Turn right
121 ft·14 sec
22
At end of road, turn left onto US 90
104 ft·4 sec·Beaver Street
23
Turn right
175 ft·13 sec
24
At end of road, turn right
124 ft·11 sec
25
Turn right onto US 17
22 ft·0 sec·Union Street
26
Arrive at destination
US 17
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour drive, leaving early in the morning is your best bet to avoid any potential traffic delays as you approach Jacksonville. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 86.1 miles, you won't need to plan for extensive breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $24, and ensure you're topped off before heading out. The flexibility of a single-day trip means you can adjust your departure time slightly if needed, but a prompt start will ensure a smooth arrival.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.2 miles from Lake Butler, FL, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.1 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 34 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.2 miles or 1h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jacksonville, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lake Butler, 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 Lake Butler, FL
This is one driving day of about 152.4 miles and 3h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Lake Butler, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 86.1 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 151.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.9 mi into trip|~3m in|6th Avenue
Enter roundabout onto 6th Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
7.3 mi into trip|~16m in
Take the ramp toward I 4 East: Downtown, Orlando
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 4 East: Downtown, Orlando
6
61.3 mi into trip|~1h 18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
7
62.8 mi into trip|~1h 20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
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151.1 mi into trip|~2h 58m in|US 1; US 90
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 90 toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.26 one way
$48.52 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$26.39
$52.78
premium
$4.72
$28.34
$56.68
diesel
$5.61
$33.65
$67.30
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.7
0
$16.00
$7.32
Efficient EV
38.1
0
$13.33
$6.10
EV Truck/SUV
61
0
$21.34
$9.75
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Lake Butler, FL
Morning
in Lake Butler on Sunday
Local time
8:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jacksonville, FL
Morning
in Jacksonville on Sunday
Local time
8:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
19 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
3h 2m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United Stat...
5 mi from route
~14 min detour
$15
near mile 115.6
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 99.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive for this 152.4-mile trip, with 93% of the mileage on major roadways like I-95 and I-4. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 86.1 miles on I-95, which emphasizes the efficient, high-speed nature of this route. While Conroy Road offers a brief transition, the overall character is that of a quick and direct connection between Lake Butler and Jacksonville. This isn't a route for leisurely sightseeing; it's designed for getting you to your destination with minimal fuss.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.1 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near 6th Avenue.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 152.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (6th Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 3h 2m. Total distance: 152.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 86.1 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (6th Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and Fort Matanzas National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Jacksonville, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
