How far is Boyd, TX from Decatur, TX?
The driving distance from Boyd, TX to Decatur, TX is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wise County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boyd and Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boyd and Decatur.
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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
1.4 mi · 2 min · South US Highway 287
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Turn right onto West Walnut Street
3196 ft · 1 min · West Walnut Street
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Turn right onto North Market Street
54 m · 8 sec · North Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boyd and Decatur.
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.
Farm-to-Market Road 730
Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 730
9.63 mi · 00h 12m
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 Decatur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boyd to Decatur?
The road trip is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Paradise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Boyd and 10 miles from Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 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 Decatur.
Stop Ideas Near Paradise
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 Paradise.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boyd and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 10.81 mi (17.4 km).
#1 Boyd
City in Wise County, Texas
| Population | 1,335 |
| Coordinates | 33.0787300, -97.5653000 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Decatur
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 7,572 |
| Coordinates | 33.2342800, -97.5861400 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Market Street (-97.585994, 33.234278)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.66 | $5.33 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.32 | $4.63 |
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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