How far is Montopolis, TX from Hickory Creek, TX?
The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Hickory Creek, TX is about 230.7 miles (371.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.5 miles (325.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montopolis and Hickory Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Hickory Creek.
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Start on 183 Toll South: Lockhart
67 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bergstrom Expressway
1.3 km · 47 sec · Bergstrom Expressway
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Continue on Bastrop Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Bastrop Highway
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Take the exit slight left
42 m · 11 sec
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Turn sharp left onto US Highway 183 South
1.1 mi · 1 min · US Highway 183 South
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Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
6.2 mi · 6 min · Bergstrom Expressway
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35, Loop 275: Waco, Lamar Boulevard
145 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South, Loop 275: Lamar Boulevard
1089 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto East Anderson Lane
2997 ft · 1 min · East Anderson Lane
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Turn right onto North Interstate 35
1 mi · 1 min · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North
959 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
89.8 mi · 1 hr 33 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 Montopolis and Hickory Creek.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
89.8 mi · 01h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Montopolis 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 Montopolis to Hickory Creek?
The road trip is about 230.7 miles (371.3 km) and usually takes 04h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Northcrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.5 miles from Montopolis and 115.2 miles from Hickory Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.5 miles (325.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.87 one way or $57.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Montopolis and Partly Sunny near Hickory Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Northcrest
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 Northcrest.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Hickory Creek. Straight-line distance: 202.54 mi (325.95 km).
#1 Montopolis
This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas.
| Population | 912,791 |
| Coordinates | 30.2432700, -97.6905600 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| 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: 371 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $28.87 | $57.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $33.06 | $66.11 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $36.13 | $72.27 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $46.00 | $92.00 |
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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