Origin
Sun Valley, TX
Morning in Sun Valley on Friday
Local time
6:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sun Valley, 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
32m
Distance
24.9 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sun Valley, TX
Erica On The Go
Chicota, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
Sun Valley, TX to Chicota, TX is 24.9 miles and takes about 32 minutes via North US Highway 271, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas. Expect a highway-focused experience that’s ideal for a quick trip, perhaps for local errands or connecting between nearby towns. With no planned stops and a minimal duration, this route offers maximum flexibility for your day.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 24.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 73% of the route utilizing major highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on North US Highway 271, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.4 miles. The journey transitions onto FM 197 and Lamar Road, offering a slight change in scenery as you get closer to Chicota. While primarily highway, the road feels direct and efficient, connecting you smoothly between your starting and ending points.
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.
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 0.1 miles in near US 82 / US Highway 82 East.
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 32m 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: at 0.1 miles (US 82 / US Highway 82 East): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.8 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.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 82 / US Highway 82 East
Turn right onto US 82 / US Highway 82 East
Navigation decision point
3
4.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 82
Take the exit onto US 82
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
4.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 82
Take the ramp onto US 82
Navigation decision point
4
7.8 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
21 mi into trip
|
~25m 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 |
| Lamar Road | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Northeast Loop 286 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| US Highway 82 East | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| 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 Sun Valley, TX and Chicota, TX.
1
Start on Shady Grove Road
527 ft
·
25 sec
·
Shady Grove Road
2
Turn right onto US 82
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 82 East
3
Continue on US 82
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Lamar Road
4
Take the exit onto US 82
510 ft
·
13 sec
·
US 82
5
Take the ramp onto US 82
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 82
6
Merge onto US 82; US 271; Loop 286
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Loop 286
7
Take the exit onto US 271
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 271
Toward US 271: Hugo
8
Turn right onto US 271
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Main Street
9
Continue on US 271
12 mi
·
14 min
·
North US Highway 271
10
Turn left onto FM 197
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
FM 197
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
FM 197
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.76 one way
$7.52 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.45 | $8.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Morning in Chicota on Friday
Local time
6:00 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
2 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
32m 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 Sun Valley, TX to Chicota, TX covers 24.9 miles and takes about 32m 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, Lamar Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.4 miles from Sun Valley, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.76 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 32m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 82 / US Highway 82 East): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.8 miles (US 82): Navigation decision point.
The route from Sun Valley, 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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