Hopewell to Lovelady is 19.7 miles and takes about 25 minutes via TX 19, US 287, and Loop 304, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward drive. It's a quick hop perfect for when you just need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider this if you're looking for a simple, efficient journey with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
TX 19
12.4 mi
14m
US 287
5.7 mi
8m
Loop 304
1.6 mi
2m
County Road 4525
<0.1 mi
<1m
Houston Street
<0.1 mi
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
TX 19
— 12.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopewell, TX and Lovelady, TX.
1
Start on County Road 4525
69 ft·3 sec·County Road 4525
2
Turn right onto US 287
5.7 mi·8 min·US 287
3
Turn left onto Loop 304
1.6 mi·2 min·Loop 304
4
Turn left onto TX 19
12 mi·14 min·TX 19
5
Turn left onto FM 1280
10 ft·0 sec·Houston Street
6
Arrive at destination
FM 1280
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 4
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.7 — 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|US 287
Turn right onto US 287
Navigation decision point
3
5.7 mi into trip|~8m in|Loop 304
Turn left onto Loop 304
Navigation decision point
4
7.3 mi into trip|~10m in|TX 19
Turn left onto TX 19
Navigation decision point
4
19.7 mi into trip|~25m in|FM 1280 / Houston Street
Turn left onto FM 1280 / Houston Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.70 one way
$5.40 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg7 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$3.01
$6.03
premium
$4.23
$3.28
$6.55
diesel
$4.80
$3.72
$7.44
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging
· 0 stops
· 71% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
5.9
0
$2.07
$0.95
Efficient EV
4.9
0
$1.72
$0.79
EV Truck/SUV
7.9
0
$2.76
$1.26
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.
Forecast as of Jul 6, 2026
Origin
Hopewell, TX
Morning
in Hopewell on Tuesday
Local time
10:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
94°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 mph24% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 8:47AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Destination
Lovelady, TX
Morning
in Lovelady on Tuesday
Local time
10:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 mph23% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 8:47AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
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
1 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
25m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 92% of the route utilizing higher-speed roads. You'll encounter stretches on TX 19 and US 287, which are designed for efficient travel. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll navigate is 12.4 miles on TX 19, allowing for a good pace. Expect a consistent driving feel throughout, primarily on well-maintained highways without significant changes in road type.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.4 mi on TX 19.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 19 and US 287. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 287.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m 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 5.7 miles (Loop 304): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (TX 19): Navigation decision point.
The longest stretch is about 12.4 miles on TX 19. 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): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (Loop 304): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (TX 19): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lovelady, TX before heading back.
