Origin
Waxahachie, TX
Late night in Waxahachie on Tuesday
Local time
3:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waxahachie, TX to Boyce, 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
13m
Distance
7.6 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waxahachie, TX
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Boyce, TX
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Trip Overview
Waxahachie to Boyce is 7.6 miles and takes about 13 minutes via FM 879 and West Marvin Avenue, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This brief journey stays within the Great Plains region of Texas. Expect a drive that's mostly on paved roads, making it a quick and straightforward option for a short hop. Given its minimal duration, it's ideal for adding to another trip or for a quick local errand. You won't need much time or fuel to complete this segment, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FM 879 | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| West Marvin Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Wyatt Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Ferris Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Elm Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ennis Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Boyce First Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
FM 879
— 4.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waxahachie, TX and Boyce, TX.
1
Start on this road
97 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 77
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Elm Street
3
Continue on US 77
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Ferris Avenue
4
Turn right onto FM 878
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Marvin Avenue
5
Turn right onto FM 878
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Ennis Street
6
Turn left onto FM 878
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wyatt Street
7
Turn right onto FM 879
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
FM 879
8
Arrive at destination
FM 879
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 2.9 — 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 77 / North Elm Street
Turn right onto US 77 / North Elm Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
FM 878 / West Marvin Avenue
Turn right onto FM 878 / West Marvin Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
FM 878 / Ennis Street
Turn right onto FM 878 / Ennis Street
Navigation decision point
3
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
FM 878 / Wyatt Street
Turn left onto FM 878 / Wyatt Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
FM 879
Turn right onto FM 879
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.15 one way
$2.30 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $1.26 | $2.51 |
| premium | $4.54 | $1.36 | $2.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Boyce, TX
Late night in Boyce on Tuesday
Local time
3:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°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
5 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
13m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 62% of the route utilizing main roads like FM 879 and West Marvin Avenue. You'll experience a longest stretch of 4.8 miles on FM 879, offering a continuous segment of travel. The drive transitions between these primary roads, providing a consistent pace. It’s not a winding, scenic byway, but rather a functional route designed for efficient travel between points. You'll likely find the road straightforward and easy to navigate.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on FM 879.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FM 879 and West Marvin Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 77 / North Elm 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 13m 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 77 / North Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (FM 878 / West Marvin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (FM 878 / Ennis Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Waxahachie, TX
Full guide →Founded 1850
Waxahachie is a city in Blackland Prairie region of Texas.
Top landmarks
- • Joshua Chapel A.M.E. Church — historic place in Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas
- • Saint Paul's Episcopal Church — building in Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas
- • Chautauqua Auditorium — historic place in Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas
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 13m. Total distance: 7.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on FM 879. 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 77 / North Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (FM 878 / West Marvin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (FM 878 / Ennis 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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