How far is Dallas, TX from Hickory Creek, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Hickory Creek, TX is about 30 miles (48.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.97 mi
00h 36m
Flight
27.15 mi
43.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.15 mi
Kilometers
43.7 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.97 mi
Kilometers
48.23 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hickory Creek
Sat, Nov 7, 10:46 AM CST
Return by in Dallas
Sat, Nov 7, 11:22 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-11-07T10:09
Arrive Hickory Creek
Sat, Nov 7, 10:46 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CST

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

Leave by
7:16 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Carrollton
TX

The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.

From Dallas
15 mi
00h 18m
To Hickory Creek
15 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Hickory Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Hickory Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on North Lamar Street

    1912 ft · 47 sec · North Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 35E North

    41 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto I 35E North

    2392 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North

    1282 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on North Stemmons Freeway

    24.3 mi · 27 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 2181: Swisher Road

    806 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto South Stemmons Freeway

    956 ft · 16 sec · South Stemmons Freeway

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto North Lake Dallas Drive

    811 ft · 23 sec · North Lake Dallas Drive

  10. 10

    Turn sharp right onto West Hundley Drive

    1015 ft · 34 sec · West Hundley Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Turbeville Road

    2104 ft · 1 min · Turbeville Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Ellard Drive

    38 m · 5 sec · Ellard Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ellard Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Hickory Creek.

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Stemmons Freeway
27.8 mi · 93%
I 35E North
0.72 mi · 2%
Turbeville Road
0.4 mi · 1%
North Lamar Street
0.36 mi · 1%
West Hundley Drive
0.19 mi · 1%
South Stemmons Freeway
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Stemmons Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on North Stemmons Freeway

24.3 mi · 00h 27m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carrollton
00h 18m from Dallas
Leave By
7:16 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dallas and Partly Sunny near Hickory Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Hickory Creek?

The road trip is about 30 miles (48.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Dallas and 15 miles from Hickory Creek.

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

The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.76 one way or $7.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dallas and Partly Sunny near Hickory Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Carrollton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Carrollton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 12.9 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 1.6 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.1 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Richardson City Hall
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

Richardson City Hall

Richardson , TX
411 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
Rating 4.7/5 39 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

21 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

31 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

46 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Hickory Creek. Straight-line distance: 27.15 mi (43.7 km).

Dallas

#1 Dallas

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population1,343,266
Coordinates32.7830600, -96.8066700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hickory Creek

Hickory Creek is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.1223400, -97.0430600
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Hickory Creek (-97.04306, 33.12234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4 L · about $3.76
Round trip
$7.52
2.12 gal · 8 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.55 $3.76 $7.52
Mid-grade $4.06 $4.30 $8.61
Premium $4.44 $4.71 $9.41
Diesel $5.65 $5.99 $11.98

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Hickory Creek. The current time is 10:09:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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