How far is Austin, TX from Buffalo, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Buffalo, TX is about 158 miles (254.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lampasas County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Buffalo.
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Start on East 5th Street
1836 ft · 52 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto Red River Street
711 ft · 20 sec · Red River Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
757 ft · 17 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto North Interstate 35
928 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North, US 290 East
906 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
2985 ft · 42 sec · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
4 mi · 5 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Lampasas
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 15 min
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Continue on North US Highway 183
35.7 mi · 39 min · North US Highway 183
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Continue on South Key Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · South Key Avenue
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Continue on North US Highway 281
965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281
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Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183
36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183
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At the end of the road, turn left
30.4 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto Early Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard
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Continue on East Commerce Street
13 mi · 15 min · East Commerce Street
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Turn right onto County Road 140
2.4 mi · 9 min · County Road 140
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Continue on County Road 139
1 mi · 4 min · County Road 139
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Turn left onto County Road 142
2993 ft · 2 min · County Road 142
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Turn right
1.3 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 108
1815 ft · 1 min · County Road 108
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 108
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Buffalo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North US Highway 183
Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183
36.9 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Austin 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 Austin to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 158 miles (254.3 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Lometa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79 miles from Austin and 79 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 10:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.09 one way or $42.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Lometa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lometa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 136.38 mi (219.49 km).
#1 Austin
The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.
| Population | 995,484 |
| Coordinates | 30.2671500, -97.7430600 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buffalo
City in Leon County, Texas
| Population | 1,910 |
| Coordinates | 31.7907000, -99.2078300 |
| Altitude | 458 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buffalo (-99.20783, 31.7907)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.09 | $42.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.73 | $47.45 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $25.62 | $51.24 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $22.28 | $44.56 |
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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