How far is Hickory Creek, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Hickory Creek, TX to Dallas, TX is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hickory Creek and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hickory Creek and Dallas.
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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
8.3 mi · 10 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
778 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
764 ft · 18 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Turn left onto Continental Avenue
1715 ft · 48 sec · Continental Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hickory Creek and Dallas.
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.
South Stemmons Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Stemmons Freeway
19.6 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hickory Creek and Partly Sunny near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hickory Creek to Dallas?
The road trip is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 14.9 miles from Hickory Creek and 14.9 miles from Dallas.
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 2.6 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 7:20 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 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hickory Creek and Partly Sunny near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Carrollton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Anju
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Dallas Environmental Quality
Richardson City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carrollton.
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Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hickory Creek and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 27.15 mi (43.7 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 Dallas
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,343,266 |
| Coordinates | 32.7830600, -96.8066700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.58 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $4.70 | $9.39 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $5.97 | $11.93 |
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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