How far is Hickory, PA from McCracken, PA?

The driving distance from Hickory, PA to McCracken, PA is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.72 mi
00h 47m
Flight
16.25 mi
26.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.25 mi
Kilometers
26.15 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.72 mi
Kilometers
36.56 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McCracken
Thu, Apr 16, 4:29 AM EDT
Return by in Hickory
Thu, Apr 16, 5:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hickory
2026-04-16T03:42
Arrive McCracken
Thu, Apr 16, 4:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hickory
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Washington
PA

City in Washington County, Kansas

From Hickory
11.4 mi
00h 23m
To McCracken
11.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hickory and McCracken.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hickory and McCracken.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Henderson Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Henderson Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Henderson Avenue

    5.3 mi · 10 min · Henderson Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Allison Avenue

    2006 ft · 1 min · Allison Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Wylie Avenue

    84 m · 14 sec · East Wylie Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 West

    1175 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40: Chestnut Street

    610 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 40 East: Chestnut Street, Washington Pennsylvania

    569 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West Chestnut Street

    1629 ft · 38 sec · West Chestnut Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Franklin Farms Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Franklin Farms Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Park Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Park Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lagonda Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lagonda Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Alamae Lakes Road

    599 ft · 26 sec · Alamae Lakes Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Vista Valley Road

    4 mi · 10 min · Vista Valley Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Sturge Hollow Road

    1709 ft · 1 min · Sturge Hollow Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    142 m · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hickory and McCracken.

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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henderson Avenue
5.25 mi · 23%
Vista Valley Road
3.97 mi · 17%
Henderson Road
3.23 mi · 14%
Park Avenue
2.56 mi · 11%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
1.79 mi · 8%
Lagonda Road
1.67 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Henderson Avenue

Continue on Henderson Avenue

5.25 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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
16.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
00h 23m from Hickory
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hickory and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McCracken.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hickory to McCracken?

The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Hickory and 11.4 miles from McCracken.

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

The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hickory and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McCracken.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Washington, 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 Washington.

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Union Station

37 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Connellsville station

58 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
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Greensburg

61 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

75 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hickory and McCracken. Straight-line distance: 16.25 mi (26.15 km).

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#1 Hickory

Census-designated place in Mount Pleasant Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population2,373
Coordinates40.2989600, -80.3086700
Altitude399
CountryUnited States
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#2 McCracken

McCracken is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.0700700, -80.2381200
Altitude389
CountryUnited States
Start: Hickory (-80.30867, 40.29896)
End: McCracken (-80.23812, 40.07007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.03 L · about $3.27
Round trip
$6.54
1.6 gal · 6.06 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.27 $6.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.68 $7.36
Premium $4.95 $3.96 $7.93
Diesel $5.98 $4.78 $9.57

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 Pennsylvania · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Hickory and McCracken. The current time is 03:42:44.

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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.