Origin
Jacksonville, TX
Morning in Jacksonville on Friday
Local time
11:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jacksonville, TX to Java, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
14.3 mi
23 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
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.
Jacksonville, TX
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Java, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
Jacksonville, TX to Java, TX is 14.3 miles and takes about 36 minutes via FM 2138 North, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward journey. Expect a highway-focused experience for most of the way, making it ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger itinerary. Given its brevity, you won't encounter major logistical challenges, but it's always wise to be aware of local conditions. This route is best suited for those looking for efficiency and simplicity.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 14.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 75% of the drive utilizing major roads. You'll encounter stretches of FM 2138 North, including a significant segment of 10.7 miles without interruption, which should feel like a consistent, open road. The journey begins on Jarrat Street and South Bolton Street before transitioning to FM 2138 North, suggesting a gradual move from local streets to a more primary roadway. The profile indicates a driving experience that prioritizes steady progress rather than winding, scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
FM 2138 North is the longest continuous segment at about 10.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FM 2138 North and Jarrat Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 79 / East Rusk Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 79 / East Rusk Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (FM 347 / South Bolton Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (FM 2138 / FM 2138 North): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 79 / East Rusk Street
Turn right onto US 79 / East Rusk Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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FM 347 / South Bolton Street
Turn left onto FM 347 / South Bolton Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
FM 2138 / FM 2138 North
Turn right onto FM 2138 / FM 2138 North
Navigation decision point
3
12.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
County Road 1803
Turn right onto County Road 1803
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FM 2138 North | 10.7 mi | 25m |
| Jarrat Street | 1.8 mi | 6m |
| South Bolton Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Rusk Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| County Road 1803 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Jackson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
FM 2138 North
— 10.7 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, TX and Java, TX.
1
Start on US 69
112 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Jackson Street
2
Turn right onto US 79
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Rusk Street
3
Turn left onto FM 347
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Bolton Street
4
Turn right onto FM 2138
11 mi
·
25 min
·
FM 2138 North
5
Turn right onto County Road 1803
444 ft
·
19 sec
·
County Road 1803
6
Continue on Jarrat Street
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Jarrat Street
7
Continue on Jarrat Street
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Jarrat Street
8
Arrive at destination
Jarrat Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.16 one way
$4.32 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.55 | $5.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Destination
Java, TX
Morning in Java on Friday
Local time
11:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14 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
36m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Jacksonville, TX to Java, TX covers 14.3 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are FM 2138 North, Jarrat Street, South Bolton Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.2 miles from Jacksonville, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 79 / East Rusk Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (FM 347 / South Bolton Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (FM 2138 / FM 2138 North): Navigation decision point.
The route from Jacksonville, TX to Java, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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