Jacksonville, TX Road Trips
Jacksonville, TX serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 327 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Jacksonville, TX head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
476.6 mi
Amarillo, TX
Quickest Drive
2h 25m
Plano, TX
Plan Around Jacksonville, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Jacksonville, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Jacksonville, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Jacksonville, TX
Driving from Jacksonville, TX
The typical drive from Jacksonville, TX covers about 327 miles and takes around 6h 2m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 477 miles (8h 38m), while the shortest is just 205 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Jacksonville, TX are Amarillo, TX (476.6 mi, 8h 38m), Lubbock, TX (456.1 mi, 7h 59m), San Antonio, TX (293.2 mi, 5h 27m), Austin, TX (204.8 mi, 4h 5m), and Montopolis, TX (204.5 mi, 4h 3m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.64 per gallon. For the typical 327-mile trip from Jacksonville, TX, budget about $47 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Jacksonville, TX and 3 routes heading into Jacksonville, TX, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 205 to 477 miles.
The longest mapped route from Jacksonville, TX covers 477 miles and takes approximately 8h 38m. Shorter options start at just 205 miles.
The average route from Jacksonville, TX runs about 327 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 2m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.64/gallon for regular), the average 327-mile trip from Jacksonville, TX costs roughly $47 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Jacksonville, TX include Amarillo, TX, Lubbock, TX, San Antonio, TX and Austin, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Jacksonville, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
14,186
Median Income
$50,469
Median Home Value
$120,800
Median Age
29.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Jacksonville, TX at a Glance
Founded
1872
Elevation
522 ft
Area
14 mi²
Notable People from Jacksonville, TX
A sampling of people born in Jacksonville, TX.
Margo Martindale
1951
American actress
Ron Wright
1953–2021
US representative from Texas
Lee Ann Womack
1966
American country music singer and songwriter
Bruce Channel
1940
American musician
Al Dexter
1905–1984
American singer-songwriter
Neal McCoy
1958
American country music singer
Tommy Hollis
1954–2001
American actor (1954-2001)
Luke McCown
1981
American football player
Deborah Yates
1970
actress
City data from Wikidata (Q685644), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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