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Trip from Red Oak, TX to Boyce, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

26m

Distance

15.4 mi

25 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m

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

Downtown Red Oak, TX, TX

Red Oak, TX

Eddie O.

Downtown Boyce, TX, TX

Boyce, TX

Thomas balabaud

Trip Overview

Red Oak to Boyce is 15.4 miles and takes about 26 minutes via North US Highway 77, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey between two Texas towns. Given its minimal distance and duration, it's an ideal trip for a quick errand or a short leg of a larger adventure. You won't need to plan for an overnight stay, and the minimal fuel cost makes it an economical option. Consider this route if you're looking for efficiency and simplicity.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North US Highway 77 5.1 mi 8m
FM 879 4.8 mi 8m
South State Highway 342 2.4 mi 4m
US 287 1.4 mi 1m
East US Highway 287 Bypass 0.5 mi <1m
West US Highway 287 Bypass 0.5 mi <1m
Wyatt Street 0.3 mi <1m
West Red Oak Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North US Highway 77 — 5.1 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

113 ft · 13 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto West Red Oak Road

0.2 mi · 35 sec · West Red Oak Road
3

Turn right onto TX 342

2.4 mi · 4 min · South State Highway 342
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

At end of road, turn left onto US 77

5.1 mi · 8 min · North US Highway 77
5

Turn left onto West US Highway 287 Bypass

0.5 mi · 46 sec · West US Highway 287 Bypass
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Toward US 287 South Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7

Merge onto US 287

1.4 mi · 1 min · US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 49 sec
Toward FM 878 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn straight onto East US Highway 287 Bypass

0.5 mi · 53 sec · East US Highway 287 Bypass
10

At end of road, turn left onto FM 878

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Wyatt Street
11

Turn right onto FM 879

4.8 mi · 8 min · FM 879
12

Arrive at destination

FM 879

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 10.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | TX 342 / South State Highway 342

Turn right onto TX 342 / South State Highway 342

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
8.2 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the ramp toward US 287 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward US 287 South
5
8.3 mi into trip | ~14m in | US 287

Merge onto US 287

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
9.7 mi into trip | ~15m 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
10.4 mi into trip | ~17m in | FM 878 / Wyatt Street

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

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.33 one way

$4.65 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $2.55 $5.09
premium $4.54 $2.75 $5.50
diesel $5.61 $3.40 $6.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.6 0 $1.62 $0.74
Efficient EV 3.9 0 $1.35 $0.62
EV Truck/SUV 6.2 0 $2.16 $0.99

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Red Oak, TX

Late night in Red Oak on Sunday

Local time

2:28 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Boyce, TX

Late night in Boyce on Sunday

Local time

2:28 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

22 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

26m 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 is heavily focused on highway driving, with 94% of the journey utilizing major roads. You'll spend most of your time on North US Highway 77, FM 879, and South State Highway 342. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.1 miles on North US Highway 77, allowing for consistent speed. Expect a relatively smooth and direct experience, characteristic of many highway-focused drives in this part of Texas. The road offers a predictable feel, minimizing complex maneuvers and maximizing forward progress.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on North US Highway 77.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North US Highway 77 and FM 879. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near TX 342 / South State Highway 342.

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 15.4 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: at 0.2 miles (TX 342 / South State Highway 342): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (US 287): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Red Oak, TX to Boyce, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 878 along the way.

Fm 878

9.7 mi in | ~15m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 15.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on North US Highway 77. 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: at 0.2 miles (TX 342 / South State Highway 342): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (US 287): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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