How far is Arlington, TX from Buffalo, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Buffalo, TX is about 160.9 miles (259 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
160.95 mi
03h 28m
Flight
138.97 mi
223.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.97 mi
Kilometers
223.65 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.95 mi
Kilometers
259.02 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Mon, Apr 20, 7:05 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Mon, Apr 20, 10:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-20T03:36
Arrive Buffalo
Mon, Apr 20, 7:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Stephenville
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Arlington
80.5 mi
01h 44m
To Buffalo
80.5 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
61°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Buffalo.

  1. 1

    Start on West Abram Street

    28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Abram Street

    127 m · 22 sec · West Abram Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Center Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Center Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2543 ft · 49 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    2943 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    15.5 mi · 17 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 377: Granbury

    1090 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 377 North

    845 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Southwest Loop 820

    113 m · 9 sec · Southwest Loop 820

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Benbrook Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Benbrook Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 377 South

    11.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 377 South

  15. 15

    Continue on Cresson Bypass

    42.5 mi · 51 min · Cresson Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue on East South Loop

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East South Loop

  17. 17

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South US Highway 377

    7.5 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 377

  19. 19

    Continue on Dublin Bypass

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Dublin Bypass

  20. 20

    Continue on Southwest US Highway 377

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest US Highway 377

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 67

    15.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 67

  22. 22

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    2.9 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 67

    19 mi · 22 min · US Highway 67

  24. 24

    Continue on Early Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Early Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    13 mi · 15 min · East Commerce Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto County Road 140

    2.4 mi · 9 min · County Road 140

  27. 27

    Continue on County Road 139

    1 mi · 4 min · County Road 139

  28. 28

    Turn left onto County Road 142

    2993 ft · 2 min · County Road 142

  29. 29

    Turn right

    1.3 mi · 5 min

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 108

    1815 ft · 1 min · County Road 108

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 108

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Buffalo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cresson Bypass
42.5 mi · 26%
US Highway 67
34.4 mi · 21%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
18.7 mi · 12%
East Commerce Street
13 mi · 8%
US Highway 377 South
11 mi · 7%
South US Highway 377
7.49 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Cresson Bypass

Continue on Cresson Bypass

42.5 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
138.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stephenville
01h 44m from Arlington
Leave By
10:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Arlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 160.9 miles (259 km) and usually takes 03h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stephenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Arlington and 80.5 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.46 one way or $42.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Arlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Stephenville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stephenville, 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 Stephenville.

RAIL

Cleburne

78 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

101 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

McGregor

115 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 138.97 mi (223.65 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population398,864
Coordinates32.7356900, -97.1080700
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

City in Leon County, Texas

Population1,910
Coordinates31.7907000, -99.2078300
Altitude458
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Buffalo (-99.20783, 31.7907)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.68 gal
21.5 L · about $21.46
Round trip
$42.93
11.36 gal · 43 L
Estimated CO2
50.5 kg one way
Round trip: 101 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $21.46 $42.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.15 $48.30
Premium $4.59 $26.08 $52.15
Diesel $3.99 $22.68 $45.36

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Buffalo. The current time is 03:36:11.

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.