Kennard, TX to Hopewell, TX is 21.9 miles and takes about 26 minutes via TX 7 and US 287, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region, making for a straightforward drive across Texas. With minimal distance and a quick travel time, this route is ideal for a brief journey between two points. You'll spend most of your time on highways, so expect a consistent pace. Plan this trip when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
TX 7
15.4 mi
16m
US 287
5.7 mi
8m
Loop 304
0.7 mi
1m
County Road 4525
<0.1 mi
<1m
Main Street
<0.1 mi
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
TX 7
— 15.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennard, TX and Hopewell, TX.
1
Start on FM 357
26 ft·0 sec·Main Street
2
Merge onto TX 7
15 mi·16 min·TX 7
3
Turn left onto Loop 304
0.7 mi·1 min·Loop 304
4
Turn left onto US 287
5.7 mi·8 min·US 287
5
Turn left onto County Road 4525
69 ft·3 sec·County Road 4525
6
Arrive at destination
County Road 4525
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 4
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.9 — 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|TX 7
Merge onto TX 7
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
15.4 mi into trip|~16m in|Loop 304
Turn left onto Loop 304
Navigation decision point
4
16.1 mi into trip|~18m in|US 287
Turn left onto US 287
Navigation decision point
3
21.9 mi into trip|~26m in|County Road 4525
Turn left onto County Road 4525
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.00 one way
$6.00 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg8 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$3.35
$6.70
premium
$4.23
$3.64
$7.29
diesel
$4.80
$4.14
$8.27
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging
· 0 stops
· 63% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
6.6
0
$2.30
$1.05
Efficient EV
5.5
0
$1.92
$0.88
EV Truck/SUV
8.8
0
$3.07
$1.40
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Kennard, TX
Morning
in Kennard on Tuesday
Local time
10:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Clear
SW 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 11:05PM CDT until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 10:55PM CDT until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Destination
Hopewell, TX
Morning
in Hopewell on Tuesday
Local time
10:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Clear
SW 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 11:05PM CDT until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 10:55PM CDT until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 97% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a consistent driving pace for the majority of the 21.9 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.4 miles, primarily on TX 7. Expect a smooth ride with minimal deviations as you transition onto US 287 and then Loop 304. The profile suggests a direct, efficient path rather than a winding scenic tour.
97% 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: 15.4 mi on TX 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 7 and US 287. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TX 7.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kennard, TX to Hopewell, TX is easy. At 26m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 7): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 15.4 miles (Loop 304): Navigation decision point; at 16.1 miles (US 287): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
434 ft311 ft
Total Climb
152 ft
Total Descent
182 ft
Highest Point
434 ft
~10.9 mi in
Elevation Range
122 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Doc's BBQ
Fast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
18min in
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Crockett, TX
Cuisine: barbecue
Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area
Camp_site
Near the start, short detour
2.4 mi from route
~6 min detour
First Baptist Church of Kennard
Memorial
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Rosenwald School Historical Marker
Memorial
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Former Rosenwald School
Memorial
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Stanton Cemetery
Memorial
Around the midpoint, right off the route
12min in
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Community of Coltharp
Memorial
Near the start, short detour
1.4 mi from route
~3 min detour
Hagerville Community
Memorial
Near the start, short detour
1.4 mi from route
~3 min detour
Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area
Camp_site
Near the start, short detour
2.4 mi from route
~6 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
The longest stretch is about 15.4 miles on TX 7. 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 (TX 7): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 15.4 miles (Loop 304): Navigation decision point; at 16.1 miles (US 287): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hopewell, TX before heading back.
