Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midlothian, TX
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Boyce, TX
Thomas balabaud
This short, 18.5-mile drive from Midlothian, TX to Boyce, TX is easily manageable as a single day trip, taking approximately 27 minutes to complete. The route is heavily focused on highway travel, with 89% of the journey on main roads like West US Highway 287 and East US Highway 287, with a brief segment on FM 879. Given the minimal distance and duration, an overnight stay isn't necessary, and the estimated fuel cost is around $3. You'll be traveling within the Great Plains region for the entirety of this Texas excursion. This makes it a straightforward option for a quick transfer or a short excursion.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West US Highway 287 | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| FM 879 | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| East US Highway 287 | 4 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East US Highway 287 Bypass | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Midlothian Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wyatt Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 8th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Midlothian, TX and Boyce, TX.
Start on North 8th Street
Turn left onto US 287 Bus
Turn right onto US 287 Bus
Take the ramp
Continue on US 287
Continue on US 287
Take the exit
Turn straight onto East US Highway 287 Bypass
At end of road, turn left onto FM 878
Turn right onto FM 879
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto US 287 Bus / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward US 287 South
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward FM 878
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto FM 878 / Wyatt Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto FM 879
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.81 one way
$5.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $3.10 | $6.19 |
| premium | $4.58 | $3.34 | $6.67 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 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 | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Midlothian on Wednesday
Local time
5:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Boyce on Wednesday
Local time
5:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 18.5-mile trip, as 89% of the route utilizes major highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 6.9 miles on West US Highway 287, offering a consistent pace. While primarily on highways, the route incorporates FM 879, providing a slight variation in the driving experience. This isn't a winding, scenic byway, but rather a functional and efficient path, largely characterized by its high-speed segments and direct connections.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West US Highway 287 and FM 879. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 287 Bus / West Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m 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 287 Bus / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
28 ft
Total Descent
255 ft
Highest Point
759 ft
Elevation Range
233 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Midlothian, TX to Boyce, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 878 along the way.
Fm 878
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
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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