Origin
Midlothian, TX
Late night in Midlothian on Saturday
Local time
4:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midlothian, 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
27m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 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 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midlothian, TX
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Boyce, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
This short, 18.5-mile drive from Midlothian, TX to Boyce, TX is easily manageable as a single day trip, taking approximately 27 minutes to complete. The route is heavily focused on highway travel, with 89% of the journey on main roads like West US Highway 287 and East US Highway 287, with a brief segment on FM 879. Given the minimal distance and duration, an overnight stay isn't necessary, and the estimated fuel cost is around $3. You'll be traveling within the Great Plains region for the entirety of this Texas excursion. This makes it a straightforward option for a quick transfer or a short excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 18.5-mile trip, as 89% of the route utilizes major highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 6.9 miles on West US Highway 287, offering a consistent pace. While primarily on highways, the route incorporates FM 879, providing a slight variation in the driving experience. This isn't a winding, scenic byway, but rather a functional and efficient path, largely characterized by its high-speed segments and direct connections.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West US Highway 287 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West US Highway 287 and FM 879. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 287 Bus / West Main Street.
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 27m drive. You will face about 5 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 Bus / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 287 Bus / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 287 Bus / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward US 287 South
Navigation decision point
Toward US 287 South
6
12.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward FM 878
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward FM 878
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
FM 878 / Wyatt Street
At end of road, turn left onto FM 878 / Wyatt Street
Navigation decision point
4
13.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
FM 879
Turn right onto FM 879
Navigation decision point
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 Midlothian, TX to Boyce, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 878 along the way.
Fm 878
12.7 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West US Highway 287 | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| FM 879 | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| East US Highway 287 | 4 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East US Highway 287 Bypass | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Midlothian Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wyatt Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 8th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West US Highway 287
— 6.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midlothian, TX and Boyce, TX.
1
Start on North 8th Street
56 ft
·
8 sec
·
North 8th Street
2
Turn left onto US 287 Bus
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 287 Bus
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Midlothian Parkway
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 287 South
5
Continue on US 287
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
East US Highway 287
6
Continue on US 287
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
West US Highway 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
Toward FM 878
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto East US Highway 287 Bypass
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
East US Highway 287 Bypass
9
At end of road, turn left onto FM 878
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Wyatt Street
10
Turn right onto FM 879
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
FM 879
11
Arrive at destination
FM 879
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.80 one way
$5.59 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 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 | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
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
Late night in Boyce on Saturday
Local time
4:13 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
21 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
27m 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 Midlothian, TX to Boyce, TX covers 18.5 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West US Highway 287, FM 879, East US Highway 287. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.2 miles from Midlothian, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.80 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 is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 287 Bus / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Midlothian, TX to Boyce, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 878 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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