Quick Answer: Grocery, pharmacy, and everyday errands near South Jupiter Road in Garland, TX, mostly sit along West Walnut Street, about a third of a mile north of Hickory Apartments. El Rancho Supermercado, Pharmax Pharmacy, and Hiep Thai Food Store are all within about 0.6 miles. Walgreens, CVS, Kroger, and Walmart Neighborhood Market are a short drive.
This guide lists grocery, pharmacy, and everyday errands near South Jupiter Road by distance from Hickory Apartments, serving west Garland renters at 320 South Jupiter Road, ZIP 75042. The figures are map estimates checked in October 2026. Hours change, so call ahead before a late run.
What Counts as Grocery, Pharmacy, and Everyday Errands Near South Jupiter Road?
They're the weekly stops a west Garland renter makes without planning a trip: food, prescriptions, laundry, banking, mail. From Hickory, most are within a mile along West Walnut Street, Forest Lane, and Jupiter itself. A few take under ten minutes on foot.
One thing a quick map search buries: the closest supermarkets here aren't national chains.
Which Nearby Grocery Stores Are Closest to South Jupiter Road?
El Rancho Supermercado at 3460 West Walnut Street is the closest full supermarket, about 0.3 miles north of Hickory. Hiep Thai Food Store, a large Asian market at 3347 West Walnut Street, is about 0.6 miles away. Kroger and Walmart Neighborhood Market, the nearest conventional chains, are each a little over two miles out.
International Supermarkets Within Walking Distance
El Rancho is a Texas supermarket chain, open since 1988, built around Mexican and Latin American groceries. The Walnut Street store has a butcher counter, a bakery, and a deli, and it's close enough to carry two bags home. Hiep Thai stocks Vietnamese and Thai staples, fresh produce, and seafood.
The tradeoff is selection. Neither store carries every mainstream brand, so plan on a chain run for certain items. In exchange, fresh produce and meat are a short walk away.
Chain Options for a Grocery Store in Garland, TX
Kroger at 1406 West Walnut Street anchors Garland Towne Center, about 2.1 miles east, and is open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. with a pharmacy inside. Walmart Neighborhood Market keeps the same hours at 1501 Buckingham Road. That one is technically in Richardson, just across the city line.
The table puts the main stops for grocery, pharmacy, and everyday errands near South Jupiter Road side by side.
| Stop | Type | Address | Approx. Distance From Hickory |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Rancho Supermercado | Supermarket | 3460 W Walnut St, Garland | 0.3 miles |
| Pharmax Pharmacy | Independent pharmacy | 3504 W Walnut St, Garland | 0.4 miles |
| Hiep Thai Food Store | Asian supermarket | 3347 W Walnut St, Garland | 0.6 miles |
| Walgreens | Pharmacy and drugstore | 1902 N Jupiter Rd, Garland | 1.3 miles |
| Kroger | Supermarket with pharmacy | 1406 W Walnut St, Garland | 2.1 miles |
| Walmart Neighborhood Market | Supermarket with pharmacy | 1501 Buckingham Rd, Richardson | 2.3 miles |
If you're comparing apartments near grocery stores, know how this part of Garland works: two full-size supermarkets on foot, chains by car. If that suits how you shop, look at Hickory's one and two-bedroom floor plans.
Paying with SNAP or WIC? Grocery Services North at 310 North Barnes Drive stocks only WIC-approved foods and accepts SNAP, which takes the label-checking out of the trip. The USDA's SNAP Retailer Locator maps every authorized store by address or ZIP code. It's a quick way to check the nearby grocery stores before a first visit.
Where Are the Nearby Pharmacies in West Garland?
Pharmax Pharmacy, an independent at 3504 West Walnut Street, is the closest at about 0.4 miles. CVS Pharmacy at 2510 West Walnut Street is about 1.2 miles east, and Walgreens at 1902 North Jupiter Road is about 1.3 miles north. Kroger and Walmart Neighborhood Market have pharmacy counters too, so a refill can ride along with the grocery run.
Walgreens sits at Jupiter and Buckingham, a straight shot north. The store is open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Its pharmacy keeps shorter hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays, 9 to 6 on Saturday, and 10 to 6 on Sunday.
Here's the detail that catches people. Three of the nearby pharmacies shut their counters at midday. Walgreens and CVS both close from 1:30 to 2 p.m. for a meal break, and Walmart's stays closed until 2:15. A lunch-hour pickup can mean a closed window.
Have expired prescriptions in a drawer? The FDA calls drug take-back locations the best way to dispose of most unused medicine, and some are inside retail pharmacies. Ask at the counter before you toss anything.
How Do Daily Errands Work Around Walnut Street and Forest Lane?
Most daily errands sit on two streets. West Walnut Street has the banks, a discount store, and the West Garland Library. Forest Lane, a few blocks south of Hickory, has a laundromat and DART's Forest/Jupiter Station. The Garland post office is the outlier, about 2.5 miles east at 1000 West Walnut Street.
Neighborhood Shopping on West Walnut Street
Neighborhood shopping beyond groceries clusters in the strip centers around Walnut and Jupiter. Family Dollar is in Walnut Plaza at 3465 West Walnut Street, and American First National Bank is at 3306 West Walnut Street.
The West Garland Library at 3921 West Walnut Street opened on October 25, 2025, replacing the old Walnut Creek branch. It shares Hollabaugh Park with a recreation center. The library is open Tuesday through Saturday and closed Sunday and Monday.
Neighborhood Essentials Without a Car
Plenty of errands in Garland, TX, need a car. This pocket is an exception for the basics. Two neighborhood essentials sit south of Hickory: laundry and transit. Amigos Laundromat at 3233 Forest Lane is about 0.3 miles away, and Forest/Jupiter Station at 3232 Forest Lane is roughly a nine-minute walk. The Blue Line stops there, along with bus routes 22, 245, and 247. Hickory's map and directions page shows the layout.
Add the two supermarkets and Pharmax, and most grocery, pharmacy, and everyday errands near South Jupiter Road can be done on foot.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can You Handle Grocery, Pharmacy, and Everyday Errands Near South Jupiter Road Without a Car?
Yes, for most of them. El Rancho Supermercado is about 0.3 miles from 320 South Jupiter Road and Pharmax Pharmacy about 0.4 miles, both walkable. DART's Forest/Jupiter Station on Forest Lane connects the Blue Line with bus routes 22, 245, and 247. A chain supermarket or the post office takes a bus or a ride.
2. What Stores Are Within Walking Distance of South Jupiter Road in Garland?
Five everyday stops sit within about 0.6 miles of 320 South Jupiter Road:
- El Rancho Supermercado, 3460 West Walnut Street
- Grocery Services North (WIC and SNAP), 310 North Barnes Drive
- Pharmax Pharmacy, 3504 West Walnut Street
- Hiep Thai Food Store, 3347 West Walnut Street
- Family Dollar, 3465 West Walnut Street
3. Which Pharmacies Near South Jupiter Road Have a Drive-Thru?
Walgreens at 1902 North Jupiter Road, 1.3 miles north of Hickory, has a drive-thru pharmacy window. Walmart Neighborhood Market at 1501 Buckingham Road in Richardson lists a pharmacy drive-thru as well. Both pharmacy counters close for a midday meal break starting at 1:30 p.m., so time a pickup for morning or late afternoon.
4. Where Is the Nearest Garland Post Office to South Jupiter Road?
The Garland post office at 1000 West Walnut Street is about 2.5 miles east of 320 South Jupiter Road, a straight drive along Walnut. Its listed retail hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. It's closed Sunday, so plan package runs around that.
5. Can You Pay a City of Garland Utility Bill Without Driving Downtown?
Yes. City of Garland Utilities takes payments online or by phone 24 hours a day, with a $2.00 processing fee per residential transaction. The city also lists authorized cash payment locations for customers who pay in person. Check your lease first to see which utilities are billed in your name.
Conclusion
Grocery, pharmacy, and everyday errands near South Jupiter Road come down to one short stretch of West Walnut Street, with Walgreens, Kroger, and Walmart filling the gaps a mile or two out. That's the practical case for this corner of Garland. If the location fits your routine, you can apply for an apartment at Hickory online.
