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Trip from Arlington, TX to Hickory Creek, TX

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

46m

Distance

36.9 mi

59 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 43m ★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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suburban city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Arlington, TX

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Downtown Hickory Creek, TX, TX

Hickory Creek, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Trip Overview

The drive from Arlington, TX to Hickory Creek, TX covers 36.9 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on President George Bush Turnpike, South Stemmons Freeway, Tom Landry Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.8 miles on President George Bush Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.58 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 36.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 46m highway drive covering 36.9 miles, with most of the trip on President George Bush Turnpike and South Stemmons Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.8 miles on President George Bush Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
President George Bush Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 16.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on President George Bush Turnpike and South Stemmons Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 36.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
5.5 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward PGBT North, TX 161: President George Bush Turnpike

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 32A Toward PGBT North, TX 161: President George Bus...
7
5.8 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpi...
7
23.4 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward I 35E: Dallas, Denton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 35E: Dallas, Denton
7
23.7 mi into trip | ~30m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North: Denton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 35E North: Denton
7
25.4 mi into trip | ~32m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North: Denton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 35E North: Denton

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Arlington, TX and Hickory Creek, TX, road signs point toward Pgbt North, Pgbt North: President George Bush Turnpike and Denton.

Pgbt North

5.5 mi in | ~10m

Pgbt North: President George Bush Turnpike

5.8 mi in | ~10m

Denton

23.4 mi in | ~30m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
President George Bush Turnpike 16.8 mi 18m
South Stemmons Freeway 10.2 mi 10m
Tom Landry Freeway 2.5 mi 3m
South Mesquite Street 1.2 mi 2m
East Copeland Road 0.5 mi <1m
North Center Street 0.5 mi 1m
Turbeville Road 0.4 mi 1m
East Interstate 30 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: President George Bush Turnpike — 16.8 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Hickory Creek, TX.

1

Start on West Abram Street

93 ft · 8 sec · West Abram Street
2

Continue on West Abram Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · West Abram Street
3

Turn left onto South Mesquite Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Mesquite Street
Use the left lane.
4

Turn straight onto North Center Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Center Street
5

Turn slight right

218 ft · 9 sec
Use the right lane.
6

Turn straight onto East Interstate 30

0.2 mi · 45 sec · East Interstate 30
7

Continue on East Copeland Road

0.5 mi · 55 sec · East Copeland Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
8

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward I 30 East Use the straight / left lanes.
9

Merge onto I 30

2.5 mi · 3 min · Tom Landry Freeway
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 27 sec
Exit 32A Toward PGBT North, TX 161: President George Bush Turnpike Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpike Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto PGBT

17 mi · 18 min · President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 35E: Dallas, Denton Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork

1.7 mi · 2 min
Toward I 35E North: Denton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 35E North: Denton Use the slight left lane.
16

Merge onto I 35E

10.0 mi · 10 min · South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Exit 458A Toward FM 2181: Swisher Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Turn straight onto South Stemmons Freeway

0.2 mi · 16 sec · South Stemmons Freeway
19

Turn slight right onto North Lake Dallas Drive

0.2 mi · 22 sec · North Lake Dallas Drive
Use the right lane.
20

Turn sharp right onto West Hundley Drive

0.2 mi · 33 sec · West Hundley Drive
21

Continue on Turbeville Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Turbeville Road
22

Turn left onto Ellard Drive

124 ft · 5 sec · Ellard Drive
23

Arrive at destination

Ellard Drive

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.4 mi from Arlington, TX · 24m into the drive

city in Denton, Dallas, and Collin counties in Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Carrollton, TX

18 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Lake Dallas, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Carrollton, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Arlington, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hickory Creek, TX

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Hickory Creek, TX if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.58 one way

$11.15 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $6.10 $12.21
premium $4.54 $6.59 $13.18
diesel $5.61 $8.15 $16.29

Estimated Tolls: $1.35

President George Bush Turnpike (16.8 mi) $1.35

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Tolls

$1

Total

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.1 0 $3.87 $1.77
Efficient EV 9.2 0 $3.23 $1.48
EV Truck/SUV 14.8 0 $5.17 $2.36

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Arlington, TX

Late night in Arlington on Friday

Local time

1:32 AM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

S 10 to 15 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 16 at 4:14AM CDT until April 18 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 4:13AM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

Hickory Creek, TX

Late night in Hickory Creek on Friday

Local time

1:32 AM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

18 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

46m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Arlington, TX to Hickory Creek, TX covers 36.9 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are President George Bush Turnpike, South Stemmons Freeway, Tom Landry Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.4 miles from Arlington, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 36.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Arlington, TX and Hickory Creek, TX, road signs point toward Pgbt North, Pgbt North: President George Bush Turnpike and Denton.

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