How far is Austin, TX from Jacksonville, TX?

The driving distance from Austin, TX to Jacksonville, TX is about 206.3 miles (332 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.31 mi
04h 05m
Flight
187.43 mi
301.64 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.43 mi
Kilometers
301.64 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.31 mi
Kilometers
332.02 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM CDT
Return by in Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 7:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-04-22T23:32
Arrive Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Austin
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Franklin
TX

City in Robertson County, Texas, United States

From Austin
103.1 mi
02h 02m
To Jacksonville
103.1 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on East 5th Street

    1836 ft · 52 sec · East 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Red River Street

    711 ft · 20 sec · Red River Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    757 ft · 17 sec · East 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Interstate 35

    928 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North, US 290 East

    906 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    2985 ft · 42 sec · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Houston

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Manor Expressway

    4.2 mi · 4 min · Manor Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll North, TX 130 Toll South: Georgetown, San Antonio

    2680 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Georgetown

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    12.8 mi · 12 min · Pickle Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 79: Taylor, Round Rock, Palm Valley Boulevard

    1112 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on US 79: Palm Valley Boulevard

    1399 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on TX 130 Frontage Road

    1163 ft · 35 sec · TX 130 Frontage Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    1951 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Palm Valley Boulevard

    5 mi · 6 min · Palm Valley Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · West 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 79 North: Rockdale

    1213 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Carlos G Parker Boulevard Southwest

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Carlos G Parker Boulevard Southwest

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    53.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight

    696 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Market Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Market Street

  24. 24

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    1713 ft · 22 sec · North State Highway 6

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    79.1 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    33.1 mi · 39 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Jackson Street

    34 m · 1 sec · South Jackson Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Jackson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Jacksonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North State Highway 6
113 mi · 55%
Carlos G Parker Boulevard Southwest
57.5 mi · 28%
Pickle Parkway
12.8 mi · 6%
Palm Valley Boulevard
4.96 mi · 2%
Manor Expressway
4.18 mi · 2%
Purple Heart Trail
3.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North State Highway 6

Keep slight left

79.1 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
187.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
02h 02m from Austin
Leave By
8:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Austin to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 206.3 miles (332 km) and usually takes 04h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Austin and 103.1 miles from Jacksonville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.51 one way or $55.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacksonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 187.43 mi (301.64 km).

Austin

#1 Austin

The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.

Population995,484
Coordinates30.2671500, -97.7430600
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Jacksonville

#2 Jacksonville

City in Texas, United States

Population14,829
Coordinates31.9637800, -95.2705000
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
End: Jacksonville (-95.2705, 31.96378)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.28 gal
27.56 L · about $27.51
Round trip
$55.02
14.56 gal · 55.12 L
Estimated CO2
64.7 kg one way
Round trip: 129.4 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $27.51 $55.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.95 $61.91
Premium $4.59 $33.42 $66.84
Diesel $3.99 $29.07 $58.14

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Austin and Jacksonville. The current time is 23:32:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.