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Trip from Toco, TX to Chicota, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

31m

Distance

23.4 mi

38 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 28m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Toco, TX, TX

Toco, TX

Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE

Downtown Chicota, TX, TX

Chicota, TX

Thomas balabaud

Trip Overview

Toco to Chicota is 23.4 miles and takes about 31 minutes via North US Highway 271, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, highway-focused drive stays within the Great Plains region of Texas. Expect a straightforward journey that’s ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger travel plan. With minimal driving time, you’ll have plenty of flexibility for detours or enjoying your destination without feeling rushed. It's a simple, efficient connection between two points in Northeast Texas.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North US Highway 271 12.4 mi 14m
FM 197 3.9 mi 6m
Northwest Loop 286 3 mi 3m
US Highway 82 West 1.7 mi 1m
Bonham Street 1 mi 1m
North Main Street 0.6 mi <1m
US 82 0.3 mi <1m
Rose Drive 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North US Highway 271 — 12.4 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Toco, TX and Chicota, TX.

1

Start on Wimberly Drive

6 ft · 2 sec · Wimberly Drive
2

Turn right onto Rose Drive

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Rose Drive
3

Turn right

198 ft · 15 sec
4

Turn left onto US 82

1.7 mi · 1 min · US Highway 82 West
5

Continue on US 82

1.0 mi · 1 min · Bonham Street
6

Take the exit onto US 82

0.3 mi · 48 sec · US 82
7

Merge onto US 82; Loop 286

3.0 mi · 3 min · Northwest Loop 286
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward US 271 North: Hugo
9

Turn left onto US 271 Business

0.6 mi · 48 sec · North Main Street
10

Continue on US 271

12 mi · 14 min · North US Highway 271
11

Turn left onto FM 197

3.9 mi · 6 min · FM 197
Use the left lane.
12

Arrive at destination

FM 197

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Rose Drive

Turn right onto Rose Drive

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 82 / US Highway 82 West

Turn left onto US 82 / US Highway 82 West

Navigation decision point

5
2.9 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 82

Take the exit onto US 82

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

6
19.5 mi into trip | ~24m in | FM 197

Turn left onto FM 197

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.54 one way

$7.07 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $3.87 $7.74
premium $4.54 $4.18 $8.36
diesel $5.61 $5.17 $10.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7 0 $2.46 $1.12
Efficient EV 5.9 0 $2.05 $0.94
EV Truck/SUV 9.4 0 $3.28 $1.50

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 21, 2026

Origin

Toco, TX

Late night in Toco on Tuesday

Local time

3:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chicota, TX

Late night in Chicota on Tuesday

Local time

3:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°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

1 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

31m 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 drive is predominantly highway, with 79% of the route utilizing major roads. You'll experience a highway-focused profile for most of the 23.4 miles, including a continuous stretch of 12.4 miles on North US Highway 271. The road is designed for efficient travel, meaning you'll likely encounter good pavement and relatively straightforward conditions. Expect a consistent pace for the majority of your journey, making it a predictable and easy drive.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.4 mi on North US Highway 271.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North US Highway 271 and FM 197. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Rose Drive.

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 31m drive. You will face about 7 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 (Rose Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 82 / US Highway 82 West): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 23.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.4 miles on North US Highway 271. 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 (Rose Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 82 / US Highway 82 West): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chicota, 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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