Origin
Red Oak, TX
Late night in Red Oak on Saturday
Local time
4:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Red Oak, 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
26m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
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.
Red Oak, TX
Eddie O.
Boyce, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
Red Oak to Boyce is 15.4 miles and takes about 26 minutes via North US Highway 77, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey between two Texas towns. Given its minimal distance and duration, it's an ideal trip for a quick errand or a short leg of a larger adventure. You won't need to plan for an overnight stay, and the minimal fuel cost makes it an economical option. Consider this route if you're looking for efficiency and simplicity.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 15.4 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 (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 94% of the journey utilizing major roads. You'll spend most of your time on North US Highway 77, FM 879, and South State Highway 342. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.1 miles on North US Highway 77, allowing for consistent speed. Expect a relatively smooth and direct experience, characteristic of many highway-focused drives in this part of Texas. The road offers a predictable feel, minimizing complex maneuvers and maximizing forward progress.
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.
North US Highway 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North US Highway 77 and FM 879. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near TX 342 / South State Highway 342.
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 15.4 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: at 0.2 miles (TX 342 / South State Highway 342): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (US 287): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TX 342 / South State Highway 342
Turn right onto TX 342 / South State Highway 342
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward US 287 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward US 287 South
5
8.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 287
Merge onto US 287
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
9.7 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
10.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
FM 878 / Wyatt Street
At end of road, turn left onto FM 878 / Wyatt Street
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 Red Oak, TX to Boyce, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 878 along the way.
Fm 878
9.7 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North US Highway 77 | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| FM 879 | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| South State Highway 342 | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| US 287 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| East US Highway 287 Bypass | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West US Highway 287 Bypass | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Wyatt Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Red Oak Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North US Highway 77
— 5.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Oak, TX and Boyce, TX.
1
Start on this road
113 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West Red Oak Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Red Oak Road
3
Turn right onto TX 342
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South State Highway 342
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 77
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
North US Highway 77
5
Turn left onto West US Highway 287 Bypass
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
West US Highway 287 Bypass
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward US 287 South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Merge onto US 287
1.4 mi
·
1 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
$2.33 one way
$4.65 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
4:12 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Red Oak, TX to Boyce, TX covers 15.4 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North US Highway 77, FM 879, South State Highway 342. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.7 miles from Red Oak, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.33 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 15.4 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: at 0.2 miles (TX 342 / South State Highway 342): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (US 287): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Red Oak, 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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