Origin
Hickory Creek, TX
Late night in Hickory Creek on Sunday
Local time
5:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hickory Creek, 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
31m
Distance
15.6 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hickory Creek, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Hopewell, TX
Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE
Trip Overview
Hickory Creek to Hopewell is 15.6 miles and takes about 31 minutes via US 287, FM 3187, and TX 21, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward connection between two points. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a same-day trip or as a quick leg of a larger adventure. Expect a drive that keeps you on generally efficient roadways, making it a practical choice for local travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 287 | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| FM 3187 | 4.4 mi | 10m |
| TX 21 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Loop 304 | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Farm-to-Market Road 1050 | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| County Road 1050 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road 4525 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 287
— 5.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hickory Creek, TX and Hopewell, TX.
1
Start on County Road 1050
223 ft
·
14 sec
·
County Road 1050
2
Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 1050
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 1050
3
Continue on FM 3187
4.4 mi
·
10 min
·
FM 3187
4
Turn left onto TX 21
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
TX 21
5
Turn left onto Loop 304
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Loop 304
6
Turn left onto US 287
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
US 287
7
Turn left onto County Road 4525
69 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Road 4525
8
Arrive at destination
County Road 4525
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Farm-to-Market Road 1050
Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 1050
Navigation decision point
3
5.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
TX 21
Turn left onto TX 21
Navigation decision point
3
8.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Loop 304
Turn left onto Loop 304
Navigation decision point
4
9.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 287
Turn left onto US 287
Navigation decision point
3
15.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
County Road 4525
Turn left onto County Road 4525
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.36 one way
$4.71 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.79 | $5.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Hopewell on Sunday
Local time
5:38 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
29 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
31m 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 is heavily focused on highway travel, with 82% of the route utilizing major roads like US 287. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 5.7 miles on US 287, providing a period of consistent speed. The character is predominantly that of a highway-focused drive, designed for efficient transit rather than leisurely sightseeing. As you transition from US 287 to FM 3187 and then TX 21, the road surface and surrounding landscape remain consistent with the Great Plains profile.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on US 287.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 287 and FM 3187. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Farm-to-Market Road 1050.
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 31m 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 (Farm-to-Market Road 1050): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (TX 21): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (Loop 304): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 15.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 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 (Farm-to-Market Road 1050): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (TX 21): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (Loop 304): 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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