Origin
Alvord, TX
Morning in Alvord on Tuesday
Local time
7:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alvord, TX to Boyd, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
22.5 mi
36 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 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.
Alvord, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Boyd, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Alvord to Boyd is 22.5 miles and takes about 29 minutes via North US Highway 287, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward connection between two smaller communities. You'll spend less than half an hour on the road, making it an easy addition to a larger trip or a quick errand. The route is primarily highway driving, so expect consistent travel speeds for most of the distance. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a same-day excursion with minimal planning required.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North US Highway 287 | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| Farm-to-Market Road 730 | 9.6 mi | 12m |
| East Franklin Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Rock Island Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South College Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Bypass 287 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Wickham Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Rock Island Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North US Highway 287
— 10.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alvord, TX and Boyd, TX.
1
Start on FM 1566; FM 1655
84 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Wickham Street
2
Turn left onto US 81 Bus; US 287 Bus
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Franklin Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto East Bypass 287
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
East Bypass 287
4
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
5
Continue on US 81; US 287
10 mi
·
11 min
·
North US Highway 287
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward FM 730: Boyd
7
Turn right onto FM 730
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
South College Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on FM 730
9.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 730
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto TX 114; FM 730
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Rock Island Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
TX 114
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 81 Bus; US 287 Bus / East Franklin Street
Turn left onto US 81 Bus; US 287 Bus / East Franklin Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
East Bypass 287
At end of road, turn left onto East Bypass 287
Navigation decision point
4
11.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward FM 730: Boyd
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward FM 730: Boyd
4
12.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
FM 730 / South College Avenue
Turn right onto FM 730 / South College Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
22.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
TX 114; FM 730 / East Rock Island Avenue
Turn right onto TX 114; FM 730 / East Rock Island Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.40 one way
$6.80 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.02 | $8.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Boyd, TX
Morning in Boyd on Tuesday
Local time
7:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
2 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a 45% highway share, meaning you'll be on North US Highway 287 for a significant portion of the drive. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 10.2 miles on North US Highway 287. After leaving the highway, you'll transition to Farm-to-Market Road 730 and then East Franklin Street. Expect to notice the shift from higher-speed highway cruising to more local road conditions as you approach your destination.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on North US Highway 287.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 81 Bus; US 287 Bus / East Franklin 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 29m 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 81 Bus; US 287 Bus / East Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (East Bypass 287): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Alvord, TX to Boyd, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 730: Boyd along the way.
Fm 730: Boyd
11.8 mi in
|
~14m
About the Cities
Arriving in Boyd, TX
Full guide →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 29m. Total distance: 22.5 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 (45%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.2 miles on North US Highway 287. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 81 Bus; US 287 Bus / East Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (East Bypass 287): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Boyd, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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