How far is Jacksonville, TX from Java, TX?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, TX to Java, TX is about 14.3 miles (23 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.32 mi
00h 36m
Flight
12.74 mi
20.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.74 mi
Kilometers
20.5 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.32 mi
Kilometers
23.04 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Java
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 AM CDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-23T00:40
Arrive Java
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Gallatin
TX

Human settlement in Cherokee County, Texas, United States of America

From Jacksonville
7.1 mi
00h 18m
To Java
7.1 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Jackson Street

    34 m · 5 sec · South Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Rusk Street

    1009 ft · 20 sec · East Rusk Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Bolton Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Bolton Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto FM 2138 North

    10.7 mi · 26 min · FM 2138 North

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Road 1803

    135 m · 20 sec · County Road 1803

  6. 6

    Continue on Jarrat Street

    1.5 km · 4 min · Jarrat Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Jarrat Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · Jarrat Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jarrat Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
FM 2138 North
10.7 mi · 75%
Jarrat Street
1.78 mi · 12%
South Bolton Street
1.51 mi · 11%
East Rusk Street
0.19 mi · 1%
County Road 1803
0.08 mi · 1%
South Jackson Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

FM 2138 North

Turn right onto FM 2138 North

10.7 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gallatin
00h 18m from Jacksonville
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Cloudy near Java.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.3 miles (23 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gallatin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Jacksonville and 7.1 miles from Java.

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

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jacksonville and Mostly Cloudy near Java.

Stop Ideas Near Gallatin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gallatin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gallatin.

BUS

Tyler, TX

53 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

57 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
RAIL

Longview

78 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Mineola

92 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Java. Straight-line distance: 12.74 mi (20.5 km).

Jacksonville

#1 Jacksonville

City in Texas, United States

Population14,829
Coordinates31.9637800, -95.2705000
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
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#2 Java

Java is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.7843400, -95.3202300
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-95.2705, 31.96378)
End: Java (-95.32023, 31.78434)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.91 L · about $1.89
Round trip
$3.78
1 gal · 3.82 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $1.89 $3.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.13 $4.25
Premium $4.59 $2.30 $4.59
Diesel $3.99 $2.00 $3.99

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 Jacksonville and Java. The current time is 00:40:34.

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.