How far is Midlothian, TX from Boyce, TX?

The driving distance from Midlothian, TX to Boyce, TX is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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
18.46 mi
00h 27m
Flight
16.61 mi
26.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.61 mi
Kilometers
26.73 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.46 mi
Kilometers
29.71 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boyce
Sun, Apr 19, 9:36 AM CDT
Return by in Midlothian
Sun, Apr 19, 10:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midlothian
2026-04-19T09:08
Arrive Boyce
Sun, Apr 19, 9:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Midlothian
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Waxahachie
TX

A city in Ellis County, Texas.

From Midlothian
9.2 mi
00h 13m
To Boyce
9.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Midlothian and Boyce.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Midlothian and Boyce.

  1. 1

    Start on North 8th Street

    17 m · 9 sec · North 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Midlothian Parkway

    1485 ft · 45 sec · North Midlothian Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 287 South

    1884 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on East US Highway 287

    4 mi · 5 min · East US Highway 287

  6. 6

    Continue on West US Highway 287

    6.9 mi · 8 min · West US Highway 287

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 878

    1074 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto East US Highway 287 Bypass

    2466 ft · 53 sec · East US Highway 287 Bypass

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wyatt Street

    1440 ft · 31 sec · Wyatt Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    4.8 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boyce First Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Midlothian and Boyce.

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West US Highway 287
6.85 mi · 37%
East US Highway 287
4.01 mi · 22%
West Main Street
1.24 mi · 7%
East US Highway 287 Bypass
0.47 mi · 3%
US 287 South
0.36 mi · 2%
North Midlothian Parkway
0.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West US Highway 287

Continue on West US Highway 287

6.85 mi · 00h 08m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
16.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waxahachie
00h 13m from Midlothian
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Midlothian and Mostly Sunny near Boyce.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Midlothian to Boyce?

The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Waxahachie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Midlothian and 9.3 miles from Boyce.

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

The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.46 one way or $4.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Midlothian and Mostly Sunny near Boyce.

Stop Ideas Near Waxahachie

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waxahachie, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

43 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

44 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Cleburne

50 mi away
206 North Border St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

50 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midlothian and Boyce. Straight-line distance: 16.61 mi (26.73 km).

Midlothian

#1 Midlothian

City in Texas, United States

Population35,146
Coordinates32.4823600, -96.9944500
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
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#2 Boyce

Boyce is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.3782000, -96.7377700
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Midlothian (-96.99445, 32.48236)
End: Boyce (-96.73777, 32.3782)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.47 L · about $2.46
Round trip
$4.91
1.3 gal · 4.94 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.46 $4.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.76 $5.53
Premium $4.59 $2.98 $5.97
Diesel $3.99 $2.60 $5.19

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Midlothian and Boyce. The current time is 09:08:24.

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.