How far is Laredo, TX from Hickory Creek, TX?
The driving distance from Laredo, TX to Hickory Creek, TX is about 458.4 miles (737.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 414.9 miles (667.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 08h 07m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Travis County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laredo and Hickory Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laredo and Hickory Creek.
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Start on Matamoros Street
1544 ft · 46 sec · Matamoros Street
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Turn left onto San Dario Avenue
553 ft · 11 sec · San Dario Avenue
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
144.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Pan Am Expressway
9.3 mi · 11 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
10.5 mi · 13 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
62.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North Stemmons Freeway
24.3 mi · 27 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2181: Swisher Road
806 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto South Stemmons Freeway
956 ft · 16 sec · South Stemmons Freeway
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Turn slight right onto North Lake Dallas Drive
811 ft · 23 sec · North Lake Dallas Drive
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Turn sharp right onto West Hundley Drive
1015 ft · 34 sec · West Hundley Drive
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Continue on Turbeville Road
2104 ft · 1 min · Turbeville Road
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Turn left onto Ellard Drive
38 m · 5 sec · Ellard Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ellard Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laredo and Hickory Creek.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 02h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Laredo and Partly Sunny near Hickory Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laredo to Hickory Creek?
The road trip is about 458.4 miles (737.8 km) and usually takes 08h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sunset Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 229.5 miles from Laredo and 228.9 miles from Hickory Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 414.9 miles (667.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.39 one way or $114.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 143.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Laredo and Partly Sunny near Hickory Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Sunset Valley
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 Sunset Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laredo and Hickory Creek. Straight-line distance: 414.89 mi (667.7 km).
#1 Laredo
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Laredo metropolitan area.
| Population | 263,640 |
| Coordinates | 27.5064100, -99.5075400 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hickory Creek
Hickory Creek is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.1223400, -97.0430600 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hickory Creek (-97.04306, 33.12234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 738 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 43m |
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 | $3.55 | $57.39 | $114.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $65.71 | $131.41 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $71.82 | $143.65 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $91.43 | $182.87 |
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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