How far is Hackberry, TX from Little Elm, TX?
The driving distance from Hackberry, TX to Little Elm, TX is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119 miles (191.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Ellis County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hackberry and Little Elm.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hackberry and Little Elm.
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Start on Price Circle
815 ft · 38 sec · Price Circle
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Turn right onto King Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · King Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Dallas Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Dallas Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left toward DNT Toll South
1175 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
24.2 mi · 27 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Harry Hines Boulevard, Downtown
1812 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on Harry Hines Boulevard
2043 ft · 54 sec · Harry Hines Boulevard
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Turn slight left
113 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Moody Street
100 m · 9 sec · Moody Street
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Continue on North Pearl Street
2203 ft · 1 min · North Pearl Street
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Turn left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway
88 m · 6 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
63.5 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wortham, Groesbeck
33.6 mi · 48 min
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Turn right
8.7 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Lcr 625
1.6 mi · 6 min · Lcr 625
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Continue on Lcr 625
2855 ft · 2 min · Lcr 625
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lcr 625
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hackberry and Little Elm.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Julius Schepps Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
63.5 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Hackberry and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Little Elm.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hackberry to Little Elm?
The road trip is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Alma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from Hackberry and 71.3 miles from Little Elm.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119 miles (191.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.56 one way or $37.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hackberry and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Little Elm.
Stop Ideas Near Alma
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alma.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hackberry and Little Elm. Straight-line distance: 119.01 mi (191.53 km).
#1 Hackberry
City in Lavaca County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 1,094 |
| Coordinates | 33.1523400, -96.9177800 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Little Elm
A city in Denton County, Texas.
| Population | 56,625 |
| Coordinates | 31.4390600, -96.7072100 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: Little Elm (-96.70721, 31.43906)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.68 | $18.56 | $37.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.20 | $21.17 | $42.34 |
| Premium | $4.57 | $23.05 | $46.11 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $29.12 | $58.23 |
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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