Hi ther, i have driven from malaga airport to Jerez, it took me about 3 hours there and about 4 hours back (due to g/f navigation factor!)I did the drive about 8 weeks ago and it is a pleasant drive, but i would prefer someone to be with me, as if you havent driven on the wrong side of the road befroe and trying to navigate with strange looking road signs and speeding signs every 100 yards it gets a bit hectic at times. All in though it is a nice drive either way you choose, be it around the mountains or straight over them!!