How far is Decatur, TX from Boyd, TX?
The driving distance from Decatur, TX to Boyd, TX is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Mostly Cloudy
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Boyd.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Boyd.
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Start on North Market Street
21 m · 5 sec · North Market Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
50 m · 15 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Trinity Street
2143 ft · 1 min · South Trinity Street
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Turn left onto East Hale Avenue
1055 ft · 25 sec · East Hale Avenue
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Turn right onto College Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · College Avenue
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 730
9.6 mi · 12 min · Farm-to-Market Road 730
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Turn right onto East Rock Island Avenue
2404 ft · 1 min · East Rock Island Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Rock Island Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Boyd.
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
Continue on 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Decatur and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boyd.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Boyd?
The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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 6.1 miles from Decatur and 6 miles from Boyd.
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 1.3 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 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Decatur and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boyd.
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 Decatur and Boyd. Straight-line distance: 10.81 mi (17.4 km).
#1 Decatur
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 7,572 |
| Coordinates | 33.2342800, -97.5861400 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boyd
City in Wise County, Texas
| Population | 1,335 |
| Coordinates | 33.0787300, -97.5653000 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boyd (-97.5653, 33.07873)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.62 | $3.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $1.97 | $3.95 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $1.72 | $3.43 |
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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