Jacksonville, TX Road Trips
Jacksonville, TX serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 7 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 14-mile quick runs to 477-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Jacksonville, TX head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
476.6 mi
Amarillo, TX
Quickest Drive
36m
Java, 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
Jacksonville, TX to Amarillo, TX
Jacksonville, TX to Corpus Christi, TX
Jacksonville, TX to San Antonio, TX
Jacksonville, TX to Montopolis, TX
Jacksonville, TX to Killeen, TX
Jacksonville, TX to McKinney, TX
Jacksonville, TX to Java, TX
Driving from Jacksonville, TX
The typical drive from Jacksonville, TX covers about 242 miles and takes around 4h 35m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 477 miles (8h 38m), while the shortest is just 14 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Jacksonville, TX are Amarillo, TX (476.6 mi, 8h 38m), Corpus Christi, TX (367.5 mi, 7h 6m), San Antonio, TX (293.2 mi, 5h 27m), Montopolis, TX (204.5 mi, 4h 3m), and Killeen, TX (194.4 mi, 3h 38m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 242-mile trip from Jacksonville, TX, budget about $36 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 7 mapped routes leaving Jacksonville, TX and 2 routes heading into Jacksonville, TX, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 14 to 477 miles.
The longest mapped route from Jacksonville, TX covers 477 miles and takes approximately 8h 38m. Shorter options start at just 14 miles.
The average route from Jacksonville, TX runs about 242 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 35m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 242-mile trip from Jacksonville, TX costs roughly $36 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, Corpus Christi, TX, San Antonio, TX and Montopolis, 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.
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