Origin
Roxton, TX
Late night in Roxton on Friday
Local time
3:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roxton, 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
47m
Distance
34.1 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roxton, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Chicota, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Roxton, TX to Chicota, TX covers 34.1 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North US Highway 271, FM 38, US Highway 82 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.4 miles on North US Highway 271. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 34.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 47m highway drive covering 34.1 miles, with most of the trip on North US Highway 271 and FM 38. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.4 miles on North US Highway 271.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 38. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 137 / Honey Grove Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 8 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 (FM 137 / Honey Grove Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (FM 38): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (US 82 / US Highway 82 West): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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
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FM 137 / Honey Grove Street
Turn right onto FM 137 / Honey Grove Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
FM 38
At end of road, turn left onto FM 38
Navigation decision point
4
7.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 82 / US Highway 82 West
Turn right onto US 82 / US Highway 82 West
Navigation decision point
5
13.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 82
Take the exit onto US 82
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
30.1 mi into trip
|
~40m 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 38 | 7.6 mi | 13m |
| US Highway 82 West | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| FM 197 | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Northwest Loop 286 | 3 mi | 3m |
| Bonham Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| US 82 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North US Highway 271
— 12.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roxton, TX and Chicota, TX.
1
Start on Wight Street
92 ft
·
6 sec
·
Wight Street
2
Turn right onto FM 137
475 ft
·
14 sec
·
Honey Grove Street
3
Turn left onto FM 38
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
FM 38
4
Continue on FM 38
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
FM 38
5
At end of road, turn left onto FM 38
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
FM 38
6
Turn right onto US 82
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US Highway 82 West
7
Continue on US 82
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bonham Street
8
Take the exit onto US 82
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 82
9
Merge onto US 82; Loop 286
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Loop 286
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 271 North: Hugo
11
Turn left onto US 271 Business
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Main Street
12
Continue on US 271
12 mi
·
14 min
·
North US Highway 271
13
Turn left onto FM 197
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
FM 197
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
FM 197
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17 mi from Roxton, TX · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Arriving in Chicota, TX
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Chicota, 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
$5.15 one way
$10.31 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| premium | $4.54 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Chicota, TX
Late night in Chicota on Friday
Local time
3:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Paris, TX
17 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
47m 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 Roxton, TX to Chicota, TX covers 34.1 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North US Highway 271, FM 38, US Highway 82 West. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17 miles from Roxton, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.15 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 47m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 137 / Honey Grove Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (FM 38): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (US 82 / US Highway 82 West): Navigation decision point.
The route from Roxton, 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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