There are
2,652 mi
from Walnut Creek, CA to Hickory, NC
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 22 hours to go from Walnut Creek, California to Hickory, North Carolina.
The flight distance (direct flight from Walnut Creek, CA to Hickory, NC) is 2,239.59 mi.
2,652 mi = 4,267.47 kms