How far is Hico, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Hico, TX to Dallas, TX is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
102.07 mi
01h 48m
Flight
90.45 mi
145.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.45 mi
Kilometers
145.57 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.07 mi
Kilometers
164.26 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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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 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Mon, May 25, 2:45 AM CDT
Return by in Hico
Mon, May 25, 4:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hico
2026-05-25T00:56
Arrive Dallas
Mon, May 25, 2:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hico
9:30 PM CDT
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
Cleburne
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Hico
51 mi
00h 54m
To Dallas
51.1 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
88°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hico and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hico and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd Street

    935 ft · 12 sec · West 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    701 ft · 15 sec · East 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Cedar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Cedar Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 220

    12.8 mi · 19 min · State Highway 220

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 67

    12.1 mi · 14 min · US Highway 67

  6. 6

    Continue on Northeast Big Bend Trail

    61.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Northeast Big Bend Trail

  7. 7

    Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · West S G Alexander Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Marvin D Love Freeway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on South Stemmons Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 15 sec · North Lamar Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hico and Dallas.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast Big Bend Trail
61.8 mi · 61%
State Highway 220
12.8 mi · 13%
US Highway 67
12.1 mi · 12%
Marvin D Love Freeway
5.49 mi · 5%
South R L Thornton Freeway
4.22 mi · 4%
West S G Alexander Freeway
2.66 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Northeast Big Bend Trail

Continue on Northeast Big Bend Trail

61.8 mi · 01h 11m

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
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
90.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cleburne
00h 54m from Hico
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hico and Sunny near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hico to Dallas?

The road trip is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Cleburne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from Hico and 51.1 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.60 one way or $27.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hico and Sunny near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Cleburne

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

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

RAIL

Cleburne

206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

45 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

72 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

73 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hico and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 90.45 mi (145.57 km).

Hico

#1 Hico

City in Hamilton County, Texas, United States

Population1,437
Coordinates31.9829300, -98.0336500
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Dallas

#2 Dallas

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population1,343,266
Coordinates32.7830600, -96.8066700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: West 2nd Street (-98.033658, 31.982915)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.63 L · about $13.60
Round trip
$27.21
7.2 gal · 27.26 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $13.60 $27.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.31 $30.61
Premium $4.59 $16.53 $33.06
Diesel $3.99 $14.37 $28.75

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Hico and Dallas. The current time is 00:56:18.

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.