Origin
Reno, TX
Late night in Reno on Friday
Local time
4:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reno, 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
30m
Distance
22.9 mi
37 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Reno, TX
Thomas balabaud
Chicota, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
Reno to Chicota is 22.9 miles and takes about 30m via North US Highway 271, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward drive. Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of the trip. Given the minimal distance and time commitment, this route is ideal for a quick transit or an easy addition to a larger Texas itinerary. It's a practical choice if you're looking for efficiency and simplicity.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 22.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 73% of it on major roads like North US Highway 271, FM 197, and Northeast Loop 286. You'll encounter a continuous stretch of 12.4 miles on North US Highway 271, so be prepared for that longer segment of consistent highway travel. The character of the drive is consistent, maintaining a steady pace suitable for efficient transit. It's less about winding scenic byways and more about getting you from point A to point B effectively.
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 early in the drive near US 82 / Lamar Road.
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 30m drive. You will face about 6 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 82 / Lamar Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.7 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2.8 miles (US 82): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 82 / Lamar Road
Turn sharp left onto US 82 / Lamar Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
3
2.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 82
Take the exit onto US 82
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
2.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 82
Take the ramp onto US 82
Navigation decision point
4
5.8 mi into trip
|
~7m 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 mi into trip
|
~23m 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 |
| Northeast Loop 286 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Lamar Road | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| US 82 | 0.2 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 Reno, TX and Chicota, TX.
1
Start on this road
161 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left onto US 82
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Lamar Road
3
Take the exit onto US 82
510 ft
·
13 sec
·
US 82
4
Take the ramp onto US 82
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 82
5
Merge onto US 82; US 271; Loop 286
2.8 mi
·
3 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
$3.46 one way
$6.92 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 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 | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
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
Late night in Chicota on Friday
Local time
4:48 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
3 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
30m 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 Reno, TX to Chicota, TX covers 22.9 miles and takes about 30m 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, Northeast Loop 286. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.4 miles from Reno, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.46 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 30m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 82 / Lamar Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.7 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2.8 miles (US 82): Navigation decision point.
The route from Reno, 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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