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Trip from Ferris, TX to Boyce, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

24m

Distance

17.8 mi

29 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 23m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Dallas and Ellis counties in Texas, United States

Ferris, TX

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Downtown Boyce, TX, TX

Boyce, TX

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Trip Overview

Ferris to Boyce is 17.8 miles and takes about 24 minutes via I 45 and East Gibson Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive primarily on highways. Given its brevity, it's an easy addition to a longer journey or a quick connection between these two Texas points. You'll find the driving straightforward and efficient, making it a practical choice for transit.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 45 9.7 mi 9m
East Gibson Street 5.1 mi 9m
South Interstate 45 0.8 mi 1m
FM 879 0.6 mi 1m
Boyce First Street 0.3 mi <1m
East 8th Street 0.2 mi <1m
North Interstate 45 0.1 mi <1m
South Baker Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 45 — 9.7 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ferris, TX and Boyce, TX.

1

Start on this road

48 ft · 8 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto FM 983

462 ft · 15 sec · West 6th Street
3

Turn right onto South Baker Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · South Baker Street
4

Turn left onto FM 660

0.2 mi · 41 sec · East 8th Street
5

Turn right onto South Interstate 45

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Interstate 45
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 45 South: Ennis
7

Merge onto I 45

9.7 mi · 9 min · I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Exit 255 Toward Farm-to-Market Road 879: Garrett Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn straight onto Spur 469

0.1 mi · 15 sec · North Interstate 45
10

Continue on Spur 469

365 ft · 9 sec · Old Highway 75
11

Turn right onto FM 879

0.6 mi · 1 min · FM 879
12

Continue on FM 879

5.1 mi · 9 min · East Gibson Street
13

Keep slight right at fork onto FM 879

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Boyce First Street
14

Arrive at destination

FM 879

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.1 — 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 | FM 983 / West 6th Street

Turn left onto FM 983 / West 6th Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Baker Street

Turn right onto South Baker Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | FM 660 / East 8th Street

Turn left onto FM 660 / East 8th Street

Navigation decision point

5
1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 45

Merge onto I 45

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
11.1 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward Farm-to-Market Road 879: Garrett

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 255 Toward Farm-to-Market Road 879: Garrett

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.70 one way

$5.40 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $2.98 $5.96
premium $4.58 $3.21 $6.42
diesel $5.35 $3.75 $7.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.3 0 $1.87 $0.85
Efficient EV 4.5 0 $1.56 $0.71
EV Truck/SUV 7.1 0 $2.49 $1.14

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.

Forecast as of May 22, 2026

Origin

Ferris, TX

Evening in Ferris on Wednesday

Local time

6:53 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

NE 0 to 5 mph 54% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 1:12AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued May 22 at 12:50AM CDT until May 25 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Destination

Boyce, TX

Evening in Boyce on Wednesday

Local time

6:53 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

0 mph 15% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 1:12AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued May 22 at 12:50AM CDT until May 25 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

24m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 64% of the journey on major roadways like I 45. Expect a consistent pace for most of the 17.8 miles, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 9.7 miles on I 45. The profile suggests a highway-focused experience, meaning you'll likely encounter higher speeds and limited exits for a significant portion of the trip. While mostly interstate, the route begins and ends with local street segments, offering a slight change in scenery before and after the main highway push.

64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.7 mi on I 45.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 45 and East Gibson Street. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 983 / West 6th Street.

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 17.8 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: near the start (FM 983 / West 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Baker Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (FM 660 / East 8th Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

550 ft 401 ft

Total Climb

269 ft

Total Descent

204 ft

Highest Point

550 ft

~12.7 mi in

Elevation Range

149 ft

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 Ferris, TX to Boyce, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Farm-To-Market Road 879: Garrett along the way.

Farm-To-Market Road 879: Garrett

11.1 mi in | ~12m

About the Cities

Starting in Ferris, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1874

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 24m. Total distance: 17.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.7 miles on I 45. 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 (FM 983 / West 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Baker Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (FM 660 / East 8th Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Boyce, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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