How far is Boyd, TX from Alvord, TX?
The driving distance from Boyd, TX to Alvord, TX is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boyd and Alvord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boyd and Alvord.
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Start on West Rock Island Avenue
2404 ft · 1 min · West Rock Island Avenue
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Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 730
9.6 mi · 12 min · Farm-to-Market Road 730
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Continue on South College Avenue
2544 ft · 46 sec · South College Avenue
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Take the ramp left
95 m · 9 sec
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Continue straight
692 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto South US Highway 287
10.4 mi · 11 min · South US Highway 287
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81 Business, US 287 Business: Alvord
1376 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Franklin Street
1 mi · 2 min · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto North Wickham Street
26 m · 2 sec · North Wickham Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Wickham Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boyd and Alvord.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South US Highway 287
Merge slight left onto South US Highway 287
10.4 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Boyd and Mostly Cloudy near Alvord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boyd to Alvord?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Decatur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Boyd and 15.2 miles from Alvord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.55 one way or $7.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Boyd and Mostly Cloudy near Alvord.
Stop Ideas Near Decatur
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bridgeport Utility Billing
Boyd City Hall
Paradise City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Decatur.
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Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boyd and Alvord. Straight-line distance: 20.72 mi (33.35 km).
#1 Boyd
City in Wise County, Texas
| Population | 1,335 |
| Coordinates | 33.0787300, -97.5653000 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alvord
City in Lyon County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,591 |
| Coordinates | 33.3584500, -97.6947500 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Wickham Street (-97.694887, 33.35851)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.32 | $8.63 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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