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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.67 mi
00h 53m
Flight
19.19 mi
30.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.19 mi
Kilometers
30.88 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.67 mi
Kilometers
38.1 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheeler Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 10:17 AM CDT
Return by in Hickory Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 11:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hickory Creek
2026-04-23T09:24
Arrive Wheeler Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 10:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hickory Creek
9:30 PM CDT
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
Crockett
TX

City in Houston County, Texas, United States

From Hickory Creek
11.8 mi
00h 26m
To Wheeler Springs
11.9 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 1050

    68 m · 14 sec · County Road 1050

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 1050

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1050

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Navarro Road

    7.6 mi · 10 min · West Navarro Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto County Road 2080

    1.4 mi · 5 min · County Road 2080

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road 2080

    1.5 mi · 6 min · County Road 2080

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road 2080

    1.4 km · 3 min · County Road 2080

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 2080

    2603 ft · 2 min · County Road 2080

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 2080

    859 ft · 38 sec · County Road 2080

  12. 12

    Turn right onto County Road 2106

    3201 ft · 2 min · County Road 2106

  13. 13

    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.

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Navarro Road
7.64 mi · 32%
Farm-to-Market Road 1050
5.54 mi · 23%
County Road 2080
4.42 mi · 19%
County Road 2106
0.61 mi · 3%
County Road 1050
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
19.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crockett
00h 26m from Hickory Creek
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Crockett, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

84 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
BUS

Bryan, TX

113 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Tyler, TX

116 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street

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).

Hickory Creek

#1 Hickory Creek

Town of the United States

Population4,999
Coordinates31.3787900, -95.3213300
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
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#2 Wheeler Springs

Wheeler Springs is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.3768500, -95.6466200
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Start: Hickory Creek (-95.32133, 31.37879)
End: Wheeler Springs (-95.64662, 31.37685)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.16 L · about $3.14
Round trip
$6.27
1.66 gal · 6.32 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hickory Creek and Wheeler Springs. The current time is 09:24:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.