Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
36m
Distance
30 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dallas, TX
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Hickory Creek, TX
Jeff Stapleton
The drive from Dallas, TX to Hickory Creek, TX covers 30 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Stemmons Freeway, Turbeville Road, North Lamar Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.8 miles on North Stemmons Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 30 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 36m highway drive covering 30 miles, with most of the trip on North Stemmons Freeway and Turbeville Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.8 miles on North Stemmons Freeway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Stemmons Freeway and Turbeville Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 30 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (I 35E / North Stemmons Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp toward I 35E North
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 35E / North Stemmons Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E / North Stemmons Freeway toward I 35E North: Denton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward FM 2181: Swisher Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Stemmons Freeway | 27.8 mi | 31m |
| Turbeville Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Lamar Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Hundley Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Stemmons Freeway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Lake Dallas Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ellard Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, TX and Hickory Creek, TX.
Start on North Lamar Street
Take the ramp
Turn right
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 35E
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
Take the exit
Turn straight onto South Stemmons Freeway
Turn slight right onto North Lake Dallas Drive
Turn sharp right onto West Hundley Drive
Continue on Turbeville Road
Turn left onto Ellard Drive
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$4.53 one way
$9.07 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.36 | $10.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Dallas on Friday
Local time
2:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Hickory Creek on Friday
Local time
2:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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