How far is Fort Worth, TX from Hickory Creek, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Hickory Creek, TX is about 181.6 miles (292.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.6 miles (240.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
181.62 mi
03h 44m
Flight
149.55 mi
240.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.55 mi
Kilometers
240.68 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.62 mi
Kilometers
292.29 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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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 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hickory Creek
Wed, Jun 3, 5:11 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Wed, Jun 3, 8:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-06-03T01:27
Arrive Hickory Creek
Wed, Jun 3, 5:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Worth
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Richland
TX

Town in Navarro County, Texas

From Fort Worth
90.8 mi
01h 52m
To Hickory Creek
90.8 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Hickory Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on South Freeway

    53 m · 4 sec · South Freeway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South

    1365 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    573 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie

    50.7 mi · 57 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana

    3065 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    48.5 mi · 49 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Farm-to-Market Road 27: Fairfield, Wortham

    1016 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Interstate 45

    55 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 45

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Commerce Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Commerce Street

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 84 West

    23.3 mi · 34 min · US Highway 84 West

  14. 14

    Turn right

    12.6 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    23.4 mi · 27 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    5.1 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 1050

    2235 ft · 2 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1050

  20. 20

    Turn right onto County Road 1050

    68 m · 10 sec · County Road 1050

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1050

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 287 South
50.7 mi · 28%
I 45 South
49.1 mi · 27%
US Highway 84 West
23.3 mi · 13%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.69 mi · 3%
South Freeway
3.27 mi · 2%
West Commerce Street
2.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 287 South

Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie

50.7 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
149.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richland
01h 52m from Fort Worth
Leave By
9:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Sunny near Hickory Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Hickory Creek?

The road trip is about 181.6 miles (292.3 km) and usually takes 03h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Richland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Fort Worth and 90.8 miles from Hickory Creek.

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

The direct path is about 149.6 miles (240.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.22 one way or $48.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny around Fort Worth and Mostly Sunny near Hickory Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Richland

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 Richland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Jail
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

Old City Jail

Corsicana , TX
207 W 5th Ave, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Corsicana Animal Shelter

Corsicana , TX
617 S 12th St, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 4.0/5 33 reviews City government office,Animal shelter
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.7 mi away

Wortham Water Department

Wortham , TX
108 W Main Ave, Wortham, TX 76693
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Waco, TX

78 mi away
301 South 8th Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Union Station

101 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Cleburne

101 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Hickory Creek. Straight-line distance: 149.55 mi (240.68 km).

Fort Worth

#1 Fort Worth

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

Population927,720
Coordinates32.7254100, -97.3208500
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Hickory Creek

#2 Hickory Creek

Town of the United States

Population4,999
Coordinates31.3787900, -95.3213300
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Hickory Creek (-95.32133, 31.37879)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.41 gal
24.26 L · about $24.22
Round trip
$48.45
12.82 gal · 48.52 L
Estimated CO2
57 kg one way
Round trip: 113.9 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.22 $48.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.26 $54.51
Premium $4.59 $29.43 $58.86
Diesel $3.99 $25.60 $51.19

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Hickory Creek. The current time is 01:27:36.

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.