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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Halfway Point
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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 Runaway Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boyd and Runaway Bay.
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Start on West Rock Island Avenue
1 km · 1 min · West Rock Island Avenue
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Continue on East State Highway 114
14.5 mi · 20 min · East State Highway 114
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Continue on 13th Street
2713 ft · 53 sec · 13th Street
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Turn left onto Hovey Avenue
1067 ft · 18 sec · Hovey Avenue
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Continue on Chico Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Chico Highway
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Turn left onto Lake Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Lake Road
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Turn left onto West US Highway 380
6.6 mi · 8 min · West US Highway 380
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Turn right onto Tryall Drive
149 m · 22 sec · Tryall Drive
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Turn left onto Half Moon Way
782 ft · 34 sec · Half Moon Way
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bridgeport Utility Billing
Boyd City Hall
Runaway Bay Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paradise.
Fort Worth Central Station
Gainesville
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boyd and Runaway Bay. Straight-line distance: 19.13 mi (30.79 km).
#1 Boyd
City in Wise County, Texas
| Population | 1,335 |
| Coordinates | 33.0787300, -97.5653000 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Runaway Bay
City in the United States
| Population | 1,627 |
| Coordinates | 33.1678900, -97.8783700 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Half Moon Way (-97.878349, 33.167756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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