How far is Hickory Creek, TX from Wheeler Springs, TX?
The driving distance from Hickory Creek, TX to Wheeler Springs, TX is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Houston County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hickory Creek and Wheeler Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hickory Creek and Wheeler Springs.
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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
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto West Navarro Road
7.6 mi · 10 min · West Navarro Road
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Turn left onto County Road 2080
1.4 mi · 5 min · County Road 2080
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Continue on County Road 2080
1.5 mi · 6 min · County Road 2080
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Continue on County Road 2080
1.4 km · 3 min · County Road 2080
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Continue on County Road 2080
2603 ft · 2 min · County Road 2080
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 2080
859 ft · 38 sec · County Road 2080
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Turn right onto County Road 2106
3201 ft · 2 min · County Road 2106
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 2106
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hickory Creek and Wheeler Springs.
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.
West Navarro Road
Turn right onto West Navarro Road
7.64 mi · 00h 10m
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 Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hickory Creek and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Wheeler Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hickory Creek to Wheeler Springs?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Crockett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Hickory Creek and 11.9 miles from Wheeler Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.14 one way or $6.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hickory Creek and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Wheeler Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Crockett
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 Crockett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hickory Creek and Wheeler Springs. Straight-line distance: 19.19 mi (30.88 km).
#1 Hickory Creek
Town of the United States
| Population | 4,999 |
| Coordinates | 31.3787900, -95.3213300 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wheeler Springs
Wheeler Springs is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.3768500, -95.6466200 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wheeler Springs (-95.64662, 31.37685)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.31 | $6.63 |
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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