How far is Lubbock, TX from Hickory Creek, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Hickory Creek, TX is about 492.7 miles (793 km), with a travel time of about 09h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 409.9 miles (659.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 01m.
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 Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Hickory Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Hickory Creek.
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Start on 19th Street
10 m · 7 sec · 19th Street
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Turn left onto Avenue Q
2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q
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Continue on Slaton Road
4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
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Continue on East Highway 84
6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn straight onto North Avenue F
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
183 mi · 3 hr 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
50.7 mi · 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana
3065 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
48.5 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Farm-to-Market Road 27: Fairfield, Wortham
1016 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto North Interstate 45
55 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 45
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Turn left onto West Commerce Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Commerce Street
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Continue on US Highway 84 West
23.3 mi · 34 min · US Highway 84 West
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Turn right
12.6 mi · 19 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
23.4 mi · 27 min
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Turn left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
5.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 1050
2235 ft · 2 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1050
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Turn right onto County Road 1050
68 m · 10 sec · County Road 1050
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1050
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Hickory Creek.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
183 mi · 03h 05m
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 leaving Lubbock and Mostly Sunny near Hickory Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Hickory Creek?
The road trip is about 492.7 miles (793 km) and usually takes 09h 01m 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?
Mingus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 246.2 miles from Lubbock and 246.5 miles from Hickory Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 409.9 miles (659.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.8 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 CDT. 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 $65.72 one way or $131.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 154.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lubbock and Mostly Sunny near Hickory Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Mingus
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 Mingus.
Cleburne
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Hickory Creek. Straight-line distance: 409.92 mi (659.71 km).
#1 Lubbock
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Lubbock metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,611 |
| Coordinates | 33.5778600, -101.8551700 |
| Altitude | 976 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hickory Creek
Town of the United States
| Population | 4,999 |
| Coordinates | 31.3787900, -95.3213300 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hickory Creek (-95.32133, 31.37879)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 793 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 08m |
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 | $65.72 | $131.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $73.94 | $147.88 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $79.84 | $159.67 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $69.44 | $138.88 |
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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