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Trip from Plano, TX to Hickory Creek, TX

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

Drive Time

34m

Distance

28.7 mi

46 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m

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

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city in Collin and Denton counties in Texas, United States

Plano, TX

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Downtown Hickory Creek, TX, TX

Hickory Creek, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Trip Overview

The drive from Plano, TX to Hickory Creek, TX covers 28.7 miles and takes about 34m 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, East 15th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.7 miles on President George Bush Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.34 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 28.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 34m highway drive covering 28.7 miles, with most of the trip on President George Bush Turnpike and South Stemmons Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.7 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 17 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 13.7 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 0.6 miles in near Central Expressway.

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 14 decision points packed into just 28.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Central Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

6
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | Central Expressway

Turn left onto Central Expressway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
7
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the exit toward President George Bush Turnpike

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 28B Toward President George Bush Turnpike
7
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpik...
7
17.3 mi into trip | ~20m 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
7
27.6 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the exit toward FM 2181: Swisher Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 458A Toward FM 2181: Swisher Road

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Plano, TX to Hickory Creek, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Pgbt West: President George Bush Turnpike along the way.

Pgbt West: President George Bush Turnpike

1.6 mi in | ~3m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
President George Bush Turnpike 13.7 mi 14m
South Stemmons Freeway 10.2 mi 10m
East 15th Street 0.6 mi 1m
Central Expressway 0.5 mi <1m
Turbeville Road 0.4 mi 1m
West Hundley Drive 0.2 mi <1m
North Lake Dallas Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Ellard Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: President George Bush Turnpike — 13.7 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East 15th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East 15th Street
Use the straight lane.
2

Turn left onto Central Expressway

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Central Expressway
Use the left / straight lanes.
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Toward US 75 South
4

Merge onto US 75

0.3 mi · 17 sec · Central Expressway
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 28B Toward President George Bush Turnpike Use the slight right lane.
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike Use the slight right lane.
7

Merge onto PGBT

14 mi · 14 min · President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

1.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 35E North: Denton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 35E North: Denton Use the slight left lane.
10

Merge onto I 35E

10.0 mi · 10 min · South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Exit 458A Toward FM 2181: Swisher Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn straight onto South Stemmons Freeway

0.2 mi · 16 sec · South Stemmons Freeway
13

Turn slight right onto North Lake Dallas Drive

0.2 mi · 22 sec · North Lake Dallas Drive
Use the right lane.
14

Turn sharp right onto West Hundley Drive

0.2 mi · 33 sec · West Hundley Drive
15

Continue on Turbeville Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Turbeville Road
16

Turn left onto Ellard Drive

124 ft · 5 sec · Ellard Drive
17

Arrive at destination

Ellard Drive

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.34 one way

$8.67 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $4.75 $9.49
premium $4.54 $5.12 $10.25
diesel $5.61 $6.34 $12.67

Estimated Tolls: $1.12

President George Bush Turnpike (13.7 mi) $1.09
Central Expressway (0.5 mi) $0.03

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

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Tolls

$1

Total

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.6 0 $3.01 $1.38
Efficient EV 7.2 0 $2.51 $1.15
EV Truck/SUV 11.5 0 $4.02 $1.84

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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

Plano, TX

Late night in Plano on Friday

Local time

12:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

87°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

12:52 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

17 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

34m 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 Plano, TX to Hickory Creek, TX covers 28.7 miles and takes about 34m 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, East 15th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.4 miles from Plano, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.34 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 14 decision points packed into just 28.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Central Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Plano, TX to Hickory Creek, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Pgbt West: President George Bush Turnpike along the way.

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