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Hico, TX Map & Directions

How to Get to Hico

Use this Hico map to plan your route and keep the quick city facts in one place.

Fort Worth to HicoAbout 75 miles / around 1.25–1.5 hours
Waco to HicoAbout 60 miles / around 1–1.25 hours
Austin to HicoAbout 140 miles / around 2.5 hours
Dallas to HicoAbout 105 miles / around 2 hours
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What to Know About Hico

Quick city context that helps Hico make more sense before you plan around it.

Hico sits at a useful crossroads

It is along routes between North Texas, Waco, the Hill Country edge, and other small Texas towns.

Billy the Kid lore is part of Hico’s story

Hico is tied to the Brushy Bill Roberts/Billy the Kid legend, which gives the town a memorable reason people search for it.

Downtown Hico is part of the appeal

The historic downtown area gives travelers an easy place to stop, browse, eat, and get oriented.

It works well as a road-trip stop

Hico is often easiest to enjoy as part of a broader Texas road trip rather than a destination where everything is packed into one itinerary.

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Hico, TX FAQs

Where is Hico, Texas?

Hico is in Central Texas, southwest of Fort Worth and northwest of Waco.

What county is Hico, TX in?

Hico is in Hamilton County.

How far is Hico from Fort Worth?

Hico is about 75 miles southwest of Fort Worth. Most drives take around 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes.

What is Hico known for?

Hico is known for its historic downtown, road-trip charm, and Billy the Kid-related legend tied to Brushy Bill Roberts.

Does Hico have a downtown?

Yes. Hico has a historic downtown area with local stops that make it a natural road-trip pause.

Is Hico in the Hill Country?

Hico is near the northern edge of Hill Country-style travel, though it is often described more broadly as Central Texas.

What is the ZIP code for Hico, TX?

The main ZIP code for Hico is 76457.

Is Hico good for a day trip?

Yes, especially from Fort Worth, Waco, or nearby Central Texas towns.

What cities are near Hico?

Nearby cities include Hamilton, Dublin, Glen Rose, Stephenville, and Clifton.

Why do people associate Hico with Billy the Kid?

Hico is connected to the story of Brushy Bill Roberts, who claimed to be Billy the Kid. Whether travelers come for the legend or the downtown, it gives Hico a memorable identity.

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