Origin
Hopewell, TX
Afternoon in Hopewell on Thursday
Local time
2:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hopewell, TX to Grapeland, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
27m
Distance
20 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hopewell, TX
Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE
Grapeland, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
This straightforward 20-mile journey from Hopewell, TX to Grapeland, TX takes about 27 minutes to complete. Designed as a single-day trip, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The route is primarily comprised of local roads with a significant portion on US 287 Business, making it a quick and convenient drive. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this is an economical option for travelers. Both Hopewell and Grapeland are situated within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape throughout your short drive.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 20 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
You'll find this drive to be a mixed bag, with 41% of the journey taking place on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 11.6 miles, mostly along North 4th Street before transitioning to US 287 and its business loop. This route avoids the monotony of a pure interstate experience, offering a more varied driving feel. As you progress, you'll notice the shift from local roads to more established highway segments.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 4th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 11.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 287.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 287): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (US 287; TX 19 / North 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.9 miles (US 287 Business): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 287
Turn right onto US 287
Navigation decision point
3
7.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
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US 287; TX 19 / North 4th Street
Turn right onto US 287; TX 19 / North 4th Street
Navigation decision point
3
18.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 287 Business
Turn left onto US 287 Business
Navigation decision point
4
20 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Chestnut Street
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 4th Street | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| US 287 | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| US 287 Business | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Houston Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Chestnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road 4525 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North 4th Street
— 11.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopewell, TX and Grapeland, TX.
1
Start on County Road 4525
69 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Road 4525
2
Turn right onto US 287
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
US 287
3
Turn left onto US 287; TX 7; TX 19; TX 21
300 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Houston Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 287; TX 19
12 mi
·
13 min
·
North 4th Street
5
Turn left onto US 287 Business
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 287 Business
6
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
132 ft
·
5 sec
·
Chestnut Street
7
Arrive at destination
Chestnut Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.02 one way
$6.04 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Destination
Grapeland, TX
Afternoon in Grapeland on Thursday
Local time
2:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
15 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
27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hopewell, TX to Grapeland, TX covers 20 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 4th Street, US 287, US 287 Business. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10 miles from Hopewell, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.02 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 straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 287): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (US 287; TX 19 / North 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.9 miles (US 287 Business): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hopewell, TX to Grapeland, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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