Origin
Rusk, TX
Late night in Rusk on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rusk, TX to Hume, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rusk, TX
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Hume, TX
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Trip Overview
Rusk to Hume is 18.1 miles and takes about 22 minutes via US Highway 69 North, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward journey. You'll primarily be on US Highway 69 North, making it a simple, direct drive. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transit or as part of a larger itinerary, with no overnight stay recommended. Planning is minimal, but be aware of the main road segments.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 69 North | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| South Jackson Street | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| US Highway 79 West | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| North Dickinson Drive | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| East Rusk Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| County Road 3216 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Henderson Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 69 North
— 9.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rusk, TX and Hume, TX.
1
Start on US 84
257 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 6th Street
2
Turn left onto US 84
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
North Henderson Street
3
Turn left onto US 69
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dickinson Drive
4
Continue on US 69
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 69 North
5
Continue on US 69
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Jackson Street
6
Turn left onto US 79
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Rusk Street
7
Continue on US 79
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 79 West
8
Turn right onto County Road 3216
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 3216
9
Arrive at destination
County Road 3216
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 84 / North Henderson Street
Turn left onto US 84 / North Henderson Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 69 / North Dickinson Drive
Turn left onto US 69 / North Dickinson Drive
Navigation decision point
3
14.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 79 / East Rusk Street
Turn left onto US 79 / East Rusk Street
Navigation decision point
3
17.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
County Road 3216
Turn right onto County Road 3216
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.73 one way
$5.47 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.99 | $5.99 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Hume, TX
Late night in Hume on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
18 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
22m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 66% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You’ll experience a continuous stretch of 9.5 miles on US Highway 69 North, which forms the backbone of this route. Expect a relatively consistent driving experience for most of the 22 minutes, as you navigate through US Highway 69 North, South Jackson Street, and US Highway 79 West. The character is predominantly that of a functional highway, designed for efficient travel rather than scenic detours.
66% 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: 9.5 mi on US Highway 69 North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 69 North and South Jackson Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 84 / North Henderson 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 22m 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 84 / North Henderson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 69 / North Dickinson Drive): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (US 79 / East Rusk Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.5 miles on US Highway 69 North. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (US 84 / North Henderson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 69 / North Dickinson Drive): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (US 79 / East Rusk Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hume, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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