How far is Hickory Creek, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Hickory Creek, TX to Dallas, TX is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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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 County Road 1050
68 m · 14 sec · County Road 1050
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Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 1050
1.1 mi · 4 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1050
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Continue straight
4.4 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
31.2 mi · 35 min
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Turn right onto Loop 256
3.4 mi · 5 min · Loop 256
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Take the exit slight right
1119 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
110 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 155
20.1 mi · 23 min · State Highway 155
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Continue on South Elm Street
1617 ft · 28 sec · South Elm Street
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Turn left onto West Pine Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Pine Street
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Continue on US Highway 175
20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175
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Continue on East Corsicana Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · East Corsicana Street
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West
68.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min · US Highway 175 West
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street West, Elm Street
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street
577 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Elm Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto North Lamar Street
1233 ft · 31 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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 175 West
Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West
68.8 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hickory Creek and Mostly 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 167.5 miles (269.6 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Hickory Creek and 86.6 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.33 one way or $44.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hickory Creek and Mostly Sunny near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Athens
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 Athens.
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Dallas, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hickory Creek and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 130.28 mi (209.67 km).
#1 Hickory Creek
Town of the United States
| Population | 4,999 |
| Coordinates | 31.3787900, -95.3213300 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| 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: 270 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $3.78 | $22.33 | $44.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.13 | $50.26 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $27.13 | $54.27 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $23.60 | $47.20 |
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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