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

The driving distance from Hickory Creek, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.52 mi
00h 50m
Flight
31.81 mi
51.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.81 mi
Kilometers
51.19 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.52 mi
Kilometers
74.87 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Sat, Nov 7, 10:08 AM CST
Return by in Hickory Creek
Sat, Nov 7, 10:58 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hickory Creek
2026-11-07T09:18
Arrive Fort Worth
Sat, Nov 7, 10:08 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hickory Creek
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

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
Grapevine
TX

A city in Tarrant County, Texas.

From Hickory Creek
20.6 mi
00h 25m
To Fort Worth
26 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ellard Drive

    38 m · 8 sec · Ellard Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Turbeville Road

    2104 ft · 1 min · Turbeville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1056 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto South Stemmons Freeway

    1540 ft · 31 sec · South Stemmons Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35E South, US 77 South

    816 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Stemmons Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Fox Avenue

    66 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto South Stemmons Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on South Stemmons Freeway

    1034 ft · 20 sec · South Stemmons Freeway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Business 121

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South Business 121

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 121 South

    944 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Freeway

    1294 ft · 17 sec · Airport Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Airport Freeway

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Airport Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco

    2407 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto North South Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North South Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue

    2710 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on South Freeway

    1940 ft · 47 sec · South Freeway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 121 South
20.2 mi · 44%
Airport Freeway
7.18 mi · 15%
South Stemmons Freeway
6.81 mi · 15%
South Business 121
3.15 mi · 7%
North South Freeway
1.58 mi · 3%
US 287 Business
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

TX 121 South

Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire

13.6 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grapevine
00h 25m from Hickory Creek
Leave By
4:50 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hickory Creek and Partly Sunny near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grapevine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Hickory Creek and 26 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.87 one way or $11.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Grapevine

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 Grapevine and the surrounding midpoint area.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 13 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
City of Irving, City Hall
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

City of Irving, City Hall

Irving , TX
825 W Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060
Rating 4.0/5 56 reviews City Hall,City government office
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

31 mi away
1001 Jones Street
BUS

Dallas, TX

31 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

46 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hickory Creek and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 31.81 mi (51.19 km).

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#1 Hickory Creek

Hickory Creek is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.1223400, -97.0430600
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Fort Worth

#2 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
Start: Ellard Drive (-97.043056, 33.12234)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.21 L · about $5.87
Round trip
$11.75
3.28 gal · 12.42 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.58 $5.87 $11.75
Mid-grade $4.09 $6.71 $13.43
Premium $4.47 $7.33 $14.67
Diesel $5.68 $9.32 $18.64

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Hickory Creek and Fort Worth. The current time is 09:18:12.

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.