Origin
Hopewell, TX
Late night in Hopewell on Sunday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hopewell, TX to Lovelady, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
19.7 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
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
Lovelady, TX
Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE
Trip Overview
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 | — |
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 44 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
$2.98 one way
$5.95 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.52 | $7.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Lovelady, TX
Late night in Lovelady on Sunday
Local time
5:36 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
25m 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 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 Effort
3/10
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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 19.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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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