How far is Hickory Creek, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Hickory Creek, TX to Austin, TX is about 231.3 miles (372.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.5 miles (324.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hickory Creek and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hickory Creek and Austin.
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Start on Ellard Drive
38 m · 8 sec · Ellard Drive
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Turn right onto Turbeville Road
2104 ft · 1 min · Turbeville Road
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Turn right
1056 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto South Stemmons Freeway
1540 ft · 31 sec · South Stemmons Freeway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35E South, US 77 South
816 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Stemmons Freeway
19.6 mi · 22 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Stemmons Freeway
10 mi · 13 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
2.4 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward 8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson University
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
948 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
2578 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street
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Turn left onto Congress Avenue
109 m · 18 sec · Congress Avenue
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
8 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hickory Creek and Austin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South R L Thornton Freeway
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 01h 32m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hickory Creek and Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Austin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hickory Creek to Austin?
The road trip is about 231.3 miles (372.2 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?
Ross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.3 miles from Hickory Creek and 119 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.5 miles (324.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.22 one way or $58.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hickory Creek and Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near Ross
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 Ross.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hickory Creek and Austin. Straight-line distance: 201.52 mi (324.31 km).
#1 Hickory Creek
Hickory Creek is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.1223400, -97.0430600 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Austin
The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.
| Population | 995,484 |
| Coordinates | 30.2671500, -97.7430600 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 372 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $3.58 | $29.22 | $58.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $33.41 | $66.81 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $36.49 | $72.98 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $46.37 | $92.73 |
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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