Origin
Grapeland, TX
Morning in Grapeland on Sunday
Local time
7:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grapeland, TX to Hopewell, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
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.
Grapeland, TX
Amar Preciado
Hopewell, TX
Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE
Trip Overview
Grapeland, TX to Hopewell, TX is 20 miles and takes about 27 minutes via US 287, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive. Given its brevity, it's an ideal option if you're looking for a quick connection between these two Texas points without a significant time commitment. You'll likely find it a practical and uncomplicated journey, perfect for a brief leg of a larger trip or a simple point-to-point transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 287 | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| Bowie Avenue | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| South 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Goliad Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| US 287 Business | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Chestnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road 4525 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 287
— 11.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grapeland, TX and Hopewell, TX.
1
Start on Chestnut Street
132 ft
·
11 sec
·
Chestnut Street
2
Turn left onto US 287 Business
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn slight left onto US 287 Business
260 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 287 Business
4
Turn right onto US 287; TX 19
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US 287; TX 19
5
Turn left onto US 287; TX 7; TX 19; TX 21
288 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Goliad Avenue
6
Turn right onto US 287
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South 5th Street
7
Turn left onto US 287
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Bowie Avenue
8
Turn left onto County Road 4525
69 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Road 4525
9
Arrive at destination
County Road 4525
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 287 Business / Main Street
Turn left onto US 287 Business / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 287; TX 19
Turn right onto US 287; TX 19
Navigation decision point
4
12.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 287 / South 5th Street
Turn right onto US 287 / South 5th Street
Navigation decision point
3
13.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 287 / Bowie Avenue
Turn left onto US 287 / Bowie Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
20 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
County Road 4525
Turn left onto County Road 4525
Navigation decision point
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
Hopewell, TX
Morning in Hopewell on Sunday
Local time
7:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°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
28 degrees warmer 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 59% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches of US 287, which is likely to feel like a more substantial highway, and then transition to local roads like Bowie Avenue and Main Street as you approach your destination. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 11.7 miles on US 287, so expect a period of consistent travel before navigating more local thoroughfares. The profile suggests a blend of faster-paced highway driving followed by slower, more community-oriented roads.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.7 mi on US 287.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 Business / Main Street.
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 5 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 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 287; TX 19): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles (US 287 / South 5th Street): Navigation decision point.
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 (59%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.7 miles on US 287. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 287 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 287; TX 19): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles (US 287 / South 5th Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hopewell, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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