Origin
Kennard, TX
Morning in Kennard on Sunday
Local time
10:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kennard, 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
26m
Distance
21.9 mi
35 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 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kennard, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Hopewell, TX
Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE
Trip Overview
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 | — |
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 44 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
$3.31 one way
$6.62 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Hopewell, TX
Morning in Hopewell on Sunday
Local time
10:11 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
26m 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 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 Effort
2/10
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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 21.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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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