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Trip from Midlothian, TX to Boyce, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 25m ★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m

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 Ellis County, Texas, United States

Midlothian, TX

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Downtown Boyce, TX, TX

Boyce, TX

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Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: West US Highway 287 — 6.9 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North 8th Street

56 ft · 8 sec · North 8th Street
2

Turn left onto US 287 Bus

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
3

Turn right onto US 287 Bus

0.3 mi · 45 sec · North Midlothian Parkway
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward US 287 South
5

Continue on US 287

4.0 mi · 5 min · East US Highway 287
6

Continue on US 287

6.9 mi · 7 min · West US Highway 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 49 sec
Toward FM 878 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn straight onto East US Highway 287 Bypass

0.5 mi · 53 sec · East US Highway 287 Bypass
9

At end of road, turn left onto FM 878

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Wyatt Street
10

Turn right onto FM 879

4.8 mi · 8 min · FM 879
11

Arrive at destination

FM 879

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

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.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 287 Bus / West Main Street

Turn left onto US 287 Bus / West Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward US 287 South

Navigation decision point

Toward US 287 South
6
12.7 mi into trip | ~17m 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
13.4 mi into trip | ~18m in | FM 878 / Wyatt Street

At end of road, turn left onto FM 878 / Wyatt Street

Navigation decision point

4
13.7 mi into trip | ~19m in | FM 879

Turn right onto FM 879

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.53 one way

$5.07 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.89 $2.83 $5.66
premium $4.23 $3.08 $6.15
diesel $4.80 $3.49 $6.99

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, 2026-07-13.

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Jul 19, 2026

Origin

Midlothian, TX

Evening in Midlothian on Monday

Local time

7:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Partly Cloudy

S 5 to 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 10:11PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 18 at 8:53PM CDT until July 20 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Destination

Boyce, TX

Evening in Boyce on Monday

Local time

7:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Mostly Clear

S 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 10:11PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 18 at 8:53PM CDT until July 20 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio 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

3 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

27m 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?

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.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on West US Highway 287.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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.

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 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

759 ft 526 ft

Total Climb

28 ft

Total Descent

255 ft

Highest Point

759 ft

Elevation Range

233 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 Midlothian, TX to Boyce, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 878 along the way.

Fm 878

12.7 mi in | ~17m

About the Cities

Starting in Midlothian, 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on West US Highway 287. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 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.

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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