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Trip from Cross Roads, TX to Hume, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

46m

Distance

39.9 mi

64 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 43m ★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m

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

Downtown Cross Roads, TX, TX

Cross Roads, TX

Haydn Dalton

Downtown Hume, TX, TX

Hume, TX

Thomas balabaud

Trip Overview

The drive from Cross Roads, TX to Hume, TX covers 39.9 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US Highway 69 South, US Highway 69 North, South Dickinson Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.9 miles on US Highway 69 South. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.03 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 39.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 46m highway drive covering 39.9 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 69 South and US Highway 69 North. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.9 miles on US Highway 69 South.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 69 South is the longest continuous segment at about 18.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 69 South and US Highway 69 North. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 69 / US Highway 69 South.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Cross Roads, TX to Hume, TX is easy. At 46m with 77% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 69 / US Highway 69 South): Navigation decision point; at 35.9 miles (US 79 / East Rusk Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.4 miles (County Road 3216): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

3 of 3 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 69 / US Highway 69 South

Turn right onto US 69 / US Highway 69 South

Navigation decision point

3
35.9 mi into trip | ~41m in | US 79 / East Rusk Street

Turn left onto US 79 / East Rusk Street

Navigation decision point

3
39.4 mi into trip | ~45m in | County Road 3216

Turn right onto County Road 3216

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Highway 69 South 18.9 mi 21m
US Highway 69 North 9.5 mi 10m
South Dickinson Drive 3.4 mi 3m
South Jackson Street 2.6 mi 3m
US Highway 79 West 2.3 mi 2m
South Marcus Street 1.5 mi 1m
East Rusk Street 1.2 mi 1m
County Road 3216 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US Highway 69 South — 18.9 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cross Roads, TX and Hume, TX.

1

Start on FM 1911

173 ft · 3 sec · FM 1911
2

Turn right onto US 69

9.6 mi · 10 min · US Highway 69 South
3

Continue on US 69

1.5 mi · 1 min · South Marcus Street
4

Continue on US 69

9.3 mi · 10 min · US Highway 69 South
5

Continue on US 69

3.4 mi · 3 min · South Dickinson Drive
6

Continue on US 69

9.5 mi · 10 min · US Highway 69 North
7

Continue on US 69

2.6 mi · 3 min · South Jackson Street
8

Turn left onto US 79

1.2 mi · 1 min · East Rusk Street
9

Continue on US 79

2.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 79 West
10

Turn right onto County Road 3216

0.5 mi · 1 min · County Road 3216
11

Arrive at destination

County Road 3216

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.9 mi from Cross Roads, TX · 22m into the drive

city in and county seat of Cherokee County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rusk, TX

20 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Rusk, TX to Hume, TX

18.1 mi · 22m

Pacing Suggestions

Jacksonville, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rusk, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Cross Roads, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hume, TX

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Hume, TX if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.03 one way

$12.06 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $6.60 $13.20
premium $4.54 $7.12 $14.25
diesel $5.61 $8.81 $17.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12 0 $4.19 $1.92
Efficient EV 10 0 $3.49 $1.60
EV Truck/SUV 16 0 $5.59 $2.55

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Cross Roads, TX

Late night in Cross Roads on Friday

Local time

5:53 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hume, TX

Late night in Hume on Friday

Local time

5:53 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°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

9 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

46m 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 Cross Roads, TX to Hume, TX covers 39.9 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US Highway 69 South, US Highway 69 North, South Dickinson Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.9 miles from Cross Roads, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.03 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.

The drive from Cross Roads, TX to Hume, TX is easy. At 46m with 77% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 69 / US Highway 69 South): Navigation decision point; at 35.9 miles (US 79 / East Rusk Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.4 miles (County Road 3216): Navigation decision point.

The route from Cross Roads, TX to Hume, 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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