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Trip from Alto, TX to Java, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

35m

Distance

23.6 mi

38 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 33m ★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Alto, TX, TX

Alto, TX

Thomas balabaud

Downtown Java, TX, TX

Java, TX

Thomas balabaud

Trip Overview

Alto, TX to Java, TX is 23.6 miles and takes about 35 minutes via US Highway 69 South and US Highway 84 West, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive. You'll primarily be on highway, making it a quick and efficient journey. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple connection between these two Texas towns without much fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Highway 69 South 9.3 mi 10m
US Highway 84 West 6.7 mi 9m
East 6th Street 2.9 mi 4m
South Dickinson Drive 1.9 mi 2m
Jarrat Street 1.8 mi 6m
South Marcus Street 0.5 mi <1m
North Henderson Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US Highway 69 South — 9.3 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alto, TX and Java, TX.

1

Start on US 69

0.5 mi · 37 sec · South Marcus Street
2

Continue on US 69

9.3 mi · 10 min · US Highway 69 South
3

Continue on US 69

1.9 mi · 2 min · South Dickinson Drive
4

Turn left onto US 84

0.4 mi · 40 sec · North Henderson Street
5

Turn right onto US 84

2.9 mi · 4 min · East 6th Street
6

Continue on US 84

6.7 mi · 9 min · US Highway 84 West
7

Turn left onto Jarrat Street

0.9 mi · 3 min · Jarrat Street
8

Continue on Jarrat Street

0.9 mi · 3 min · Jarrat Street
9

Arrive at destination

Jarrat Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 11.8 and 21.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
11.8 mi into trip | ~13m in | US 84 / North Henderson Street

Turn left onto US 84 / North Henderson Street

Navigation decision point

4
12.2 mi into trip | ~14m in | US 84 / East 6th Street

Turn right onto US 84 / East 6th Street

Navigation decision point

3
21.8 mi into trip | ~28m in | Jarrat Street

Turn left onto Jarrat Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.58 one way

$7.17 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $3.95 $7.90
premium $4.58 $4.26 $8.51
diesel $5.35 $4.97 $9.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.1 0 $2.48 $1.13
Efficient EV 5.9 0 $2.07 $0.94
EV Truck/SUV 9.4 0 $3.30 $1.51

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 May 31, 2026

Origin

Alto, TX

Afternoon in Alto on Wednesday

Local time

2:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

93°F

Mostly Sunny

S 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 31 at 5:33PM CDT until May 31 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 31 at 5:25PM CDT until May 31 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

Destination

Java, TX

Afternoon in Java on Wednesday

Local time

2:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

94°F

Mostly Sunny

S 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 31 at 5:33PM CDT until May 31 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 31 at 5:25PM CDT until May 31 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

35m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 68% of the drive on major roads. You'll experience a 9.3-mile stretch on US Highway 69 South as the longest uninterrupted segment, which should feel familiar and easy to navigate. The journey transitions to US Highway 84 West and then East 6th Street, providing a consistent driving experience throughout. Expect a smooth, relatively fast pace for most of the 35-minute duration.

68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on US Highway 69 South.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 69 South and US Highway 84 West. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 11.8 miles in near US 84 / North Henderson Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Alto, TX to Java, TX is easy. At 35m with 68% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 11.8 miles (US 84 / North Henderson Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles (US 84 / East 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.8 miles (Jarrat Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

607 ft 342 ft

Total Climb

328 ft

Total Descent

413 ft

Highest Point

607 ft

~8.4 mi in

Elevation Range

266 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Alto, TX

Full guide →

Arriving in Java, TX

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 23.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on US Highway 69 South. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 11.8 miles (US 84 / North Henderson Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles (US 84 / East 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.8 miles (Jarrat Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Java, TX before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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