Distance from Detroit to Jacksonville by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Detroit (MI) to Jacksonville (FL) is 833 miles or 1340 kilometers or 724 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Detroit to Jacksonville is 1024 miles (1649 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 191 miles or 309 km.

Flight distance from Detroit, MI to Jacksonville, FL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Detroit and Jacksonville is 833 miles or 1340 km.
The nearest airport to Detroit, is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and the nearest airport to Jacksonville, is Jacksonville International Airport (JAX).

What is the average flight time from Detroit to Jacksonville?

Flight time from Detroit, MI to Jacksonville, FL is 1 hours 54 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Detroit to Jacksonville Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Detroit, MI and Jacksonville, FL
This map shows the distance from Detroit, MI, Usa to Jacksonville, FL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Detroit, Michigan to Jacksonville, Florida is displayed below.

Driving distance from Detroit, MI to Jacksonville, FL

The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to Jacksonville, Florida is 1024 miles or 1649 km.
The total driving distance from Detroit, MI to Jacksonville, FL is 1024 miles or 1649 kilometers. Your trip begins in Detroit, Michigan. It ends in Jacksonville, Florida.
The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to Jacksonville, Florida is approximately 1024 miles (1649 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 19 to 20 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Detroit, MI to Jacksonville, FL

How long is the drive from Detroit, MI to Jacksonville, FL?
The total driving time is 19 hours, 20 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Detroit to Jacksonville take?
Detroit and Jacksonville are 19 hours 20 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Detroit and Jacksonville

Time difference between Detroit (MI) and Jacksonville (FL) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in DetroitCurrent local time in Jacksonville
2025-12-18, 18:50:03 EST2025-12-18, 18:50:03 EST
How Far is it Between Detroit Michigan, USA and Jacksonville Florida, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Detroit, MI and Jacksonville, FL in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1024 mi 1649 km 889.24 nmi
Straight line distance 833 mi 1340 km 724 nmi
Difference 191 mi 309 km 165 nmi

Detroit Details

Detroit is located in Michigan, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 42° 19' 53.1'' Longitude: W 83° 2' 44.7''
Latitude42.33143
Longitude-83.04575
StateMichigan
Nearest airports to Detroit

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Jacksonville Details

Jacksonville is located in Florida, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 30° 19' 55.8'' Longitude: W 81° 39' 20.3''
Latitude30.33218
Longitude-81.65565
StateFlorida
Nearest airports to Jacksonville

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Detroit, MI and Jacksonville, FL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 34 hours 21 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 25 hours 45 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 22 hours 54 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 20 hours 36 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 18 hours 44 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 17 hours 10 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 15 hours 51 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 14 hours 43 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 13 hours 44 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 12 hours 52 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 12 hours 7 minutes