How far is Reno, TX from Chicota, TX?

The driving distance from Reno, TX to Chicota, TX is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.9 mi
00h 30m
Flight
15.53 mi
24.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.53 mi
Kilometers
24.99 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.9 mi
Kilometers
36.85 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chicota
Sun, Apr 19, 4:35 AM CDT
Return by in Reno
Sun, Apr 19, 5:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reno
2026-04-19T04:05
Arrive Chicota
Sun, Apr 19, 4:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Reno
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Amherst
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Reno
11.4 mi
00h 15m
To Chicota
11.4 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Reno and Chicota.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reno and Chicota.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    49 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Lamar Road

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Lamar Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit straight

    156 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    791 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop 286

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Northeast Loop 286

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 271: Hugo

    1163 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2691 ft · 40 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North US Highway 271

    12.4 mi · 14 min · North US Highway 271

  9. 9

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Reno and Chicota.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North US Highway 271
12.4 mi · 54%
Lamar Road
2.93 mi · 13%
Northeast Loop 286
2.84 mi · 12%
North Main Street
0.51 mi · 2%
US 271
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North US Highway 271

Continue on 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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
15.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amherst
00h 15m from Reno
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Reno and Sunny near Chicota.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Reno to Chicota?

The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 11.4 miles from Reno and 11.4 miles from Chicota.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 15.5 miles (25 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.06 one way or $6.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reno and Sunny near Chicota.

Stop Ideas Near Amherst

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Amherst, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Amherst.

RAIL

Mineola

119 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reno and Chicota. Straight-line distance: 15.53 mi (24.99 km).

Reno

#1 Reno

City in Lamar County, Texas, United States

Population3,349
Coordinates33.6631600, -95.4624500
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
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#2 Chicota

Chicota is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.8689900, -95.5710700
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: Reno (-95.46245, 33.66316)
End: Chicota (-95.57107, 33.86899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.06 L · about $3.06
Round trip
$6.12
1.62 gal · 6.12 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.06 $6.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.44 $6.89
Premium $4.59 $3.72 $7.44
Diesel $3.99 $3.23 $6.47

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Reno and Chicota. The current time is 04:05:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.