Origin
Amherst, TX
Morning in Amherst on Friday
Local time
6:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Amherst, TX to Chicota, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amherst, TX
Thomas balabaud
Chicota, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
Amherst to Chicota is 23.4 miles and takes about 39 minutes via North US Highway 271, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive keeps you within the Great Plains region of Texas for its entirety. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey perfect for a quick trip or as part of a longer itinerary. You'll spend most of your time on main roads, making it an efficient way to travel between these two Texas points.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 23.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This trip is largely a highway-focused drive, with 84% of the journey on main roads like North US Highway 271, FM 197, and FM 195. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.4 miles along North US Highway 271. Expect a consistent pace for most of the drive, as you'll primarily be on well-maintained highways. The road maintains a similar character throughout, offering a smooth and efficient travel experience.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North US Highway 271 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 1.9 miles in near FM 195.
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 39m 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: at 1.9 miles (FM 195): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (US 82; US 271; Loop 286 / Northeast Loop 286): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 6.3 miles (US 271): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
FM 195
At end of road, turn right onto FM 195
Navigation decision point
3
5.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 82; US 271; Loop 286 / Northeast Loop 286
Merge onto US 82; US 271; Loop 286 / Northeast Loop 286
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
6.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 271
Take the exit onto US 271 toward US 271: Hugo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 271: Hugo
6
19.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
FM 197
Turn left onto FM 197
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North US Highway 271 | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| FM 197 | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| FM 195 | 3 mi | 7m |
| Amhearst Road | 1.9 mi | 7m |
| Northeast Loop 286 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| US 271 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North US Highway 271
— 12.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst, TX and Chicota, TX.
1
Start on Amhearst Road
186 ft
·
8 sec
·
Amhearst Road
2
Turn straight onto Amhearst Road
1.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Amhearst Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto FM 195
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
FM 195
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
5
Merge onto US 82; US 271; Loop 286
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Loop 286
6
Take the exit onto US 271
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 271
Toward US 271: Hugo
7
Turn right onto US 271
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Main Street
8
Continue on US 271
12 mi
·
14 min
·
North US Highway 271
9
Turn left onto FM 197
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
FM 197
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
FM 197
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.
Destination
Chicota, TX
Morning in Chicota on Friday
Local time
6:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
12 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
39m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Amherst, TX to Chicota, TX covers 23.4 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North US Highway 271, FM 197, FM 195. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.7 miles from Amherst, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.54 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (FM 195): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (US 82; US 271; Loop 286 / Northeast Loop 286): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 6.3 miles (US 271): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Amherst, TX to Chicota, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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