Origin
Ferris, TX
Morning in Ferris on Saturday
Local time
8:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ferris, TX to Boyce, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
17.8 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
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.
Ferris, TX
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Boyce, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
Ferris to Boyce is 17.8 miles and takes about 24 minutes via I 45 and East Gibson Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive primarily on highways. Given its brevity, it's an easy addition to a longer journey or a quick connection between these two Texas points. You'll find the driving straightforward and efficient, making it a practical choice for transit.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 17.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 64% of the journey on major roadways like I 45. Expect a consistent pace for most of the 17.8 miles, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 9.7 miles on I 45. The profile suggests a highway-focused experience, meaning you'll likely encounter higher speeds and limited exits for a significant portion of the trip. While mostly interstate, the route begins and ends with local street segments, offering a slight change in scenery before and after the main highway push.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 45 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 45 and East Gibson Street. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 983 / West 6th Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 983 / West 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Baker Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (FM 660 / East 8th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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FM 983 / West 6th Street
Turn left onto FM 983 / West 6th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Baker Street
Turn right onto South Baker Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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FM 660 / East 8th Street
Turn left onto FM 660 / East 8th Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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I 45
Merge onto I 45
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
11.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward Farm-to-Market Road 879: Garrett
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 255
Toward Farm-to-Market Road 879: Garrett
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Ferris, TX to Boyce, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Farm-To-Market Road 879: Garrett along the way.
Farm-To-Market Road 879: Garrett
11.1 mi in
|
~12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 45 | 9.7 mi | 9m |
| East Gibson Street | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| South Interstate 45 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| FM 879 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Boyce First Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 8th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Interstate 45 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Baker Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 45
— 9.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ferris, TX and Boyce, TX.
1
Start on this road
48 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto FM 983
462 ft
·
15 sec
·
West 6th Street
3
Turn right onto South Baker Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Baker Street
4
Turn left onto FM 660
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
East 8th Street
5
Turn right onto South Interstate 45
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Interstate 45
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 45 South: Ennis
7
Merge onto I 45
9.7 mi
·
9 min
·
I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 255
Toward Farm-to-Market Road 879: Garrett
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto Spur 469
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Interstate 45
10
Continue on Spur 469
365 ft
·
9 sec
·
Old Highway 75
11
Turn right onto FM 879
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
FM 879
12
Continue on FM 879
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
East Gibson Street
13
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 879
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Boyce First Street
14
Arrive at destination
FM 879
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.69 one way
$5.38 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.94 | $5.89 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Boyce, TX
Morning in Boyce on Saturday
Local time
8:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
8 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
24m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ferris, TX to Boyce, TX covers 17.8 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 45, East Gibson Street, South Interstate 45. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.9 miles from Ferris, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.69 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 983 / West 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Baker Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (FM 660 / East 8th Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Ferris, TX to Boyce, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Farm-To-Market Road 879: Garrett along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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