Origin
Jacksonville, TX
Afternoon in Jacksonville on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jacksonville, TX to San Antonio, TX
Drive Time
5h 27m
Distance
293.2 mi
472 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 14m
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6 AM
5h 28m
8 AM
5h 55m
10 AM
5h 37m
12 PM
5h 35m
3 PM
5h 39m
5 PM
5h 53m
8 PM
5h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jacksonville, TX
Jeff Stapleton
San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Jacksonville to San Antonio covers 300.5 miles across the Texas Great Plains. You should anticipate a drive time of approximately 5 hours and 7 minutes, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day journey. Because the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, you will want to budget about $45 for fuel. While the trip is manageable in one go, the turn-heavy nature of the route means you will need to stay focused throughout the drive. Since both cities sit within the Great Plains, you can expect a consistent regional landscape throughout your travel. Planning for one scheduled stop will help break up the journey and keep you refreshed behind the wheel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
146.6 miles from Jacksonville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a hands-on driving experience as this route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul. With a highway share of 0%, your time will be spent navigating through various towns and local corridors. You will utilize East Rusk Street, Highway 79 West, and East Palestine Avenue to reach your destination. Because there is no extended highway cruising—the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on East Rusk Street—you will find yourself constantly adjusting your speed and attention. This path offers a slower, more deliberate pace that requires active engagement from the driver at every turn.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 79 is the longest continuous segment at about 131.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 79 and Pickle Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 169 miles in near East 2nd Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 293.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 169 miles (East 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 181.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 252.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
169 mi into trip
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~3h 20m in
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East 2nd Street
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
181.8 mi into trip
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~3h 37m in
Take the ramp toward TX 130 Toll South: Austin, Pflugerville
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 426
Toward TX 130 Toll South: Austin, Pflugerville
7
252.6 mi into trip
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~4h 41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 West: San Antonio
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 10 West: San Antonio
6
273.7 mi into trip
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~5h 3m in
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I 10; US 90; TX 130
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
288.1 mi into trip
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~5h 18m in
Take the exit toward Commerce Street, Houston Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 579
Toward Commerce Street, Houston Street
Towns Along This Route
Between Jacksonville, TX and San Antonio, TX, road signs point toward Pflugerville and Toll 130 South: Austin.
Pflugerville
181.8 mi in
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~3h 37m
Toll 130 South: Austin
182 mi in
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~3h 37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 79 | 131.2 mi | 2h 36m |
| Pickle Parkway | 70.3 mi | 1h 3m |
| I 10 | 32.5 mi | 33m |
| US Highway 79 West | 22.9 mi | 25m |
| West Oak Street | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| East 2nd Street | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| East Commerce Street | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| East Palestine Avenue | 3.5 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
US 79
— 131.2 mi, about 2h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on US 69
112 ft
·
5 sec
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South Jackson Street
2
Turn right onto US 79
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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East Rusk Street
3
Continue on US 79
23 mi
·
25 min
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US Highway 79 West
4
Continue on US 79
3.5 mi
·
5 min
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East Palestine Avenue
5
Continue on US 79; US 84
12 mi
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13 min
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West Oak Street
6
Turn straight onto US 79
75 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
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US 79
7
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
8
Continue on US 79; US 190
54 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
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US 79; US 190
9
Turn left onto Porter Street
0.1 mi
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22 sec
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Porter Street
10
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
6.9 mi
·
8 min
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East 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 79
2.6 mi
·
3 min
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US 79
12
Turn left onto FM 685
2.1 mi
·
2 min
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Chris Kelley Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto FM 685
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 130 Frontage Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
Exit 426
Toward TX 130 Toll South: Austin, Pflugerville
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
14 sec
·
this road
Exit 426
Toward Toll 130 South: Austin, Pflugerville
16
Merge onto TX 130 Toll
70 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 West: San Antonio
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 10; TX 130
11 mi
·
11 min
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I 10; TX 130
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 10; US 90; TX 130
9.4 mi
·
9 min
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I 10; US 90; TX 130
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130
12 mi
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12 min
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I 10; US 90; TX 130
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130
0.8 mi
·
51 sec
·
90th Infantry Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on I 10; US 90
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Jose Lopez Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 579
Toward Commerce Street, Houston Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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Interstate 10 East
25
Turn right onto East Houston Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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East Houston Street
26
Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street
4.3 mi
·
7 min
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East Commerce Street
27
Turn left onto Military Plaza
392 ft
·
15 sec
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Military Plaza
28
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
327 ft
·
8 sec
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Dolorosa Street
29
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour and 7-minute trip, try to depart early in the morning to avoid the densest local traffic patterns. Since the route is entirely local, allow for extra time to account for the frequent turns and lower speed limits compared to major highways. You only need one stop to maintain your energy levels, so choose a location roughly halfway through the 300.5-mile journey to stretch your legs. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $45 estimate can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and idling time in local traffic. Given the lack of highway miles, keep your navigation tools accessible at all times to manage the frequent transitions between local roads.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 146.6 miles from Jacksonville, TX, or about 2h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 131.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.6 miles or 2h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near San Antonio, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jacksonville, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jacksonville, TX
This is one driving day of about 293.2 miles and 5h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jacksonville, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 79 for about 131.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 146.6 mi from Jacksonville, TX · 2h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
147 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 146.6 miles from Jacksonville, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 79 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 131.2 miles.
Arriving in San Antonio, TX
The final approach into San Antonio, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around San Antonio, TX.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.79 one way
$89.58 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
103 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $49.08 | $98.16 |
| premium | $4.59 | $53.00 | $105.99 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $65.14 | $130.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88 | 1 | $30.79 | $14.07 |
| Efficient EV | 73.3 | 0 | $25.65 | $11.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117.3 | 1 | $41.05 | $18.76 |
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
San Antonio, TX
Afternoon in San Antonio on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 27m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 San Antonio, TX covers 293.2 miles and takes about 5h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 79, Pickle Parkway, I 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 146.6 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 $44.79 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 293.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 169 miles (East 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 181.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 252.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Jacksonville, TX and San Antonio, TX, road signs point toward Pflugerville and Toll 130 South: Austin.
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