Origin
Waxahachie, TX
Late night in Waxahachie on Saturday
Local time
12:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waxahachie, 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
13m
Distance
7.6 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waxahachie, TX
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Boyce, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
Waxahachie to Boyce is 7.6 miles and takes about 13 minutes via FM 879 and West Marvin Avenue, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This brief journey stays within the Great Plains region of Texas. Expect a drive that's mostly on paved roads, making it a quick and straightforward option for a short hop. Given its minimal duration, it's ideal for adding to another trip or for a quick local errand. You won't need much time or fuel to complete this segment, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
About the Cities
Starting in Waxahachie, TX
Full guide →Waxahachie is a city in Blackland Prairie region of Texas.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 7.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 62% of the route utilizing main roads like FM 879 and West Marvin Avenue. You'll experience a longest stretch of 4.8 miles on FM 879, offering a continuous segment of travel. The drive transitions between these primary roads, providing a consistent pace. It’s not a winding, scenic byway, but rather a functional route designed for efficient travel between points. You'll likely find the road straightforward and easy to navigate.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
FM 879 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FM 879 and West Marvin Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 77 / North Elm 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 13m 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 77 / North Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (FM 878 / West Marvin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (FM 878 / Ennis Street): Navigation decision point.
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
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US 77 / North Elm Street
Turn right onto US 77 / North Elm Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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FM 878 / West Marvin Avenue
Turn right onto FM 878 / West Marvin Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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FM 878 / Ennis Street
Turn right onto FM 878 / Ennis Street
Navigation decision point
3
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
FM 878 / Wyatt Street
Turn left onto FM 878 / Wyatt Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
FM 879
Turn right onto FM 879
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FM 879 | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| West Marvin Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Wyatt Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Ferris Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Elm Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ennis Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Boyce First Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
FM 879
— 4.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waxahachie, TX and Boyce, TX.
1
Start on this road
97 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 77
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Elm Street
3
Continue on US 77
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Ferris Avenue
4
Turn right onto FM 878
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Marvin Avenue
5
Turn right onto FM 878
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Ennis Street
6
Turn left onto FM 878
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wyatt Street
7
Turn right onto FM 879
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
FM 879
8
Arrive at destination
FM 879
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.15 one way
$2.30 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $1.26 | $2.51 |
| premium | $4.54 | $1.36 | $2.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
12:59 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
7 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
13m 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 Waxahachie, TX to Boyce, TX covers 7.6 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are FM 879, West Marvin Avenue, Wyatt Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.8 miles from Waxahachie, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.15 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 13m 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 77 / North Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (FM 878 / West Marvin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (FM 878 / Ennis Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Waxahachie, TX to Boyce, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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