Origin
Toco, TX
Morning in Toco on Friday
Local time
6:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Toco, 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
31m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 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 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Toco, TX
Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE
Chicota, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
Toco to Chicota is 23.4 miles and takes about 31 minutes via North US Highway 271, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, highway-focused drive stays within the Great Plains region of Texas. Expect a straightforward journey that’s ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger travel plan. With minimal driving time, you’ll have plenty of flexibility for detours or enjoying your destination without feeling rushed. It's a simple, efficient connection between two points in Northeast Texas.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 23.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway, with 79% of the route utilizing major roads. You'll experience a highway-focused profile for most of the 23.4 miles, including a continuous stretch of 12.4 miles on North US Highway 271. The road is designed for efficient travel, meaning you'll likely encounter good pavement and relatively straightforward conditions. Expect a consistent pace for the majority of your journey, making it a predictable and easy drive.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 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 Rose Drive.
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 31m drive. You will face about 7 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 (Rose Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 82 / US Highway 82 West): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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
|
Rose Drive
Turn right onto Rose Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 82 / US Highway 82 West
Turn left onto US 82 / US Highway 82 West
Navigation decision point
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 82
Take the exit onto US 82
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
19.5 mi into trip
|
~24m 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 |
| Northwest Loop 286 | 3 mi | 3m |
| US Highway 82 West | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Bonham Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| US 82 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Rose Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North US Highway 271
— 12.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toco, TX and Chicota, TX.
1
Start on Wimberly Drive
6 ft
·
2 sec
·
Wimberly Drive
2
Turn right onto Rose Drive
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Rose Drive
3
Turn right
198 ft
·
15 sec
4
Turn left onto US 82
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 82 West
5
Continue on US 82
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bonham Street
6
Take the exit onto US 82
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 82
7
Merge onto US 82; Loop 286
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Loop 286
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 271 North: Hugo
9
Turn left onto US 271 Business
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Main Street
10
Continue on US 271
12 mi
·
14 min
·
North US Highway 271
11
Turn left onto FM 197
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
FM 197
Use the left lane.
12
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
6:07 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
11 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
31m 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 Toco, TX to Chicota, TX covers 23.4 miles and takes about 31m 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, Northwest 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 11.7 miles from Toco, 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 31m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Rose Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 82 / US Highway 82 West): Navigation decision point.
The route from Toco, 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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