How far is Boyd, TX from Runaway Bay, TX?

The driving distance from Boyd, TX to Runaway Bay, TX is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.31 mi
00h 29m
Flight
19.13 mi
30.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.13 mi
Kilometers
30.79 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.31 mi
Kilometers
39.12 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Runaway Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 AM CDT
Return by in Boyd
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boyd
2026-04-23T02:36
Arrive Runaway Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Boyd
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Paradise
TX

City in Wise County, Texas, United States

From Boyd
12.1 mi
00h 14m
To Runaway Bay
12.2 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Boyd and Runaway Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boyd and Runaway Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on West Rock Island Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · West Rock Island Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on East State Highway 114

    14.5 mi · 20 min · East State Highway 114

  3. 3

    Continue on 13th Street

    2713 ft · 53 sec · 13th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hovey Avenue

    1067 ft · 18 sec · Hovey Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Chico Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Chico Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Lake Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Lake Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West US Highway 380

    6.6 mi · 8 min · West US Highway 380

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Tryall Drive

    149 m · 22 sec · Tryall Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Half Moon Way

    782 ft · 34 sec · Half Moon Way

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Half Moon Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boyd and Runaway Bay.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East State Highway 114
14.5 mi · 60%
West US Highway 380
6.61 mi · 27%
Lake Road
0.8 mi · 3%
Chico Highway
0.76 mi · 3%
West Rock Island Avenue
0.64 mi · 3%
13th Street
0.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East State Highway 114

Continue on East State Highway 114

14.5 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
19.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paradise
00h 14m from Boyd
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Boyd and Mostly Cloudy near Runaway Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boyd to Runaway Bay?

The road trip is about 24.3 miles (39.1 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?

Paradise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Boyd and 12.2 miles from Runaway Bay.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.25 one way or $6.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Boyd and Mostly Cloudy near Runaway Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Paradise

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Paradise and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3.7 mi away

Bridgeport Utility Billing

Bridgeport , TX
900 Thompson St, Bridgeport, TX 76426
Rating 1.0/5 2 reviews Water utility company,Convenience store
Boyd City Hall
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

Boyd City Hall

Boyd , TX
100 Rock Island Ave, Boyd, TX 76023
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.9 mi away

Runaway Bay Police Department

Runaway Bay , TX
101 Runaway Bay Dr, Runaway Bay, TX 76426
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paradise.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

56 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Gainesville

73 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Union Station

92 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

92 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boyd and Runaway Bay. Straight-line distance: 19.13 mi (30.79 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Boyd

City in Wise County, Texas

Population1,335
Coordinates33.0787300, -97.5653000
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Runaway Bay

#2 Runaway Bay

City in the United States

Population1,627
Coordinates33.1678900, -97.8783700
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Island Avenue (-97.5653, 33.078625)
End: Half Moon Way (-97.878349, 33.167756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.25 L · about $3.25
Round trip
$6.50
1.72 gal · 6.5 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.25 $6.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.66 $7.31
Premium $4.59 $3.95 $7.90
Diesel $3.99 $3.43 $6.87

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Boyd and Runaway Bay. The current time is 02:36:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.