Origin
Ovilla, TX
Late night in Ovilla on Saturday
Local time
4:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ovilla, 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
29m
Distance
17.4 mi
28 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ovilla, TX
Mark Direen
Boyce, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
Ovilla, TX to Boyce, TX is 17.4 miles and takes about 29 minutes via FM 664 and FM 879, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, straightforward drive keeps you within the Great Plains region of Texas for its entirety. Given its brief duration, this trip is perfect for a quick hop or as part of a larger itinerary. You'll primarily be on well-maintained county roads and a brief section of US 287, making for an easy and predictable journey. Consider this route if you're looking for efficiency and minimal fuss getting between these two Texas points.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 17.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with an estimated 80% of your journey on faster roads. You'll experience a 4.9-mile stretch on FM 664, which represents the longest uninterrupted segment. The drive begins on FM 664, transitions to FM 879, and includes a portion of US 287, offering a mix of county road and highway conditions. Expect a generally smooth and direct experience, characteristic of many drives in the Great Plains, with minimal twists or turns to slow you down.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
FM 664 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FM 664 and FM 879. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.6 miles in near West US Highway 287 Bypass.
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 29m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.6 miles (West US Highway 287 Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (US 287): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
7.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
West US Highway 287 Bypass
Turn left onto West US Highway 287 Bypass
Navigation decision point
5
8.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 287
Merge onto US 287
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
11.7 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
12.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
FM 878 / Wyatt Street
At end of road, turn left onto FM 878 / Wyatt Street
Navigation decision point
4
12.7 mi into trip
|
~21m 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 Ovilla, TX to Boyce, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 878 along the way.
Fm 878
11.7 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FM 664 | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| FM 879 | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| US 287 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Ovilla Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| West US Highway 287 Bypass | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East US Highway 287 Bypass | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Wyatt Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
FM 664
— 4.9 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ovilla, TX and Boyce, TX.
1
Start on West Main Street
114 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto FM 664
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Ovilla Road
3
Continue on FM 664
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
FM 664
4
Continue on FM 664
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Ovilla Road
5
Turn left onto West US Highway 287 Bypass
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West US Highway 287 Bypass
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 287 South
7
Merge onto US 287
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
Toward FM 878
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto East US Highway 287 Bypass
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
East US Highway 287 Bypass
10
At end of road, turn left onto FM 878
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Wyatt Street
11
Turn right onto FM 879
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
FM 879
12
Arrive at destination
FM 879
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.63 one way
$5.26 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 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 | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
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
22 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
29m 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 Ovilla, TX to Boyce, TX covers 17.4 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are FM 664, FM 879, US 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 8.7 miles from Ovilla, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.63 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 29m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.6 miles (West US Highway 287 Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (US 287): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Ovilla, 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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