How far is Chicota, TX from Sun Valley, TX?
The driving distance from Chicota, TX to Sun Valley, TX is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chicota and Sun Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicota and Sun Valley.
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Start on the route
3.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto North US Highway 271
12.4 mi · 14 min · North US Highway 271
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Continue on North Main Street
2985 ft · 52 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Northeast Loop 286
109 m · 9 sec · Northeast Loop 286
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Take the ramp slight left
869 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop 286
2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Loop 286
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East: Clarksville
1086 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Lamar Avenue
581 ft · 10 sec · Lamar Avenue
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Continue on Lamar Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Lamar Road
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Continue on US Highway 82 East
1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82 East
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Turn left onto Shady Grove Road
527 ft · 23 sec · Shady Grove Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shady Grove Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chicota and Sun Valley.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North US Highway 271
Turn right onto North US Highway 271
12.4 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Chicota and Sunny near Sun Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chicota to Sun Valley?
The road trip is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Amherst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Chicota and 11.3 miles from Sun Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chicota and Sunny near Sun Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Amherst
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Amherst.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chicota and Sun Valley. Straight-line distance: 16.34 mi (26.29 km).
#1 Chicota
Chicota is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8689900, -95.5710700 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sun Valley
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 80 |
| Coordinates | 33.6645500, -95.4282900 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shady Grove Road (-95.428785, 33.664549)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $3.17 | $6.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.86 | $7.71 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.35 | $6.71 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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