How far is Buffalo, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Buffalo, TX to Arlington, TX is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
172.04 mi
02h 55m
Flight
138.97 mi
223.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
172.04 mi
Kilometers
276.87 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Mon, Apr 20, 5:03 AM CDT
Return by in Buffalo
Mon, Apr 20, 7:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-20T02:08
Arrive Arlington
Mon, Apr 20, 5:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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 Buffalo
80.4 mi
01h 27m
To Arlington
91.6 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
73°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 108

    1815 ft · 1 min · County Road 108

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 142

    2993 ft · 2 min · County Road 142

  4. 4

    Turn right onto County Road 139

    1 mi · 4 min · County Road 139

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road 140

    2.4 mi · 9 min · County Road 140

  6. 6

    Turn left

    17.5 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 67/377 East

    19 mi · 22 min · US Highway 67/377 East

  8. 8

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    2.9 mi · 3 min · West Central Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 67

    15.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 67

  10. 10

    Continue on Southwest US Highway 377

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest US Highway 377

  11. 11

    Continue on Dublin Bypass

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Dublin Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on South US Highway 377

    7.5 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 377

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on West South Loop

    3.6 mi · 6 min · West South Loop

  15. 15

    Continue on North US Highway 377

    42.4 mi · 51 min · North US Highway 377

  16. 16

    Continue on South US Highway 377

    11.1 mi · 13 min · South US Highway 377

  17. 17

    Continue on Benbrook Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Benbrook Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southwest Loop 820

    1160 ft · 23 sec · Southwest Loop 820

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East

    1833 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    14.1 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on West Interstate 20

    1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street

  28. 28

    Continue on South Mesquite Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    708 ft · 26 sec · East Abram Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North US Highway 377
42.4 mi · 25%
US Highway 67/377 East
19 mi · 11%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
18.7 mi · 11%
South US Highway 377
18.6 mi · 11%
US Highway 67
15.4 mi · 9%
Dublin Bypass
4.82 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North US Highway 377

Continue on North US Highway 377

42.4 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
138.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stephenville
01h 27m from Buffalo
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km) and usually takes 02h 55m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stephenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.4 miles from Buffalo and 91.6 miles from Arlington.

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 33.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.94 one way or $45.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Buffalo and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 138.97 mi (223.65 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

City in Leon County, Texas

Population1,910
Coordinates31.7907000, -99.2078300
Altitude458
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 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
Start: County Road 108 (-99.20809, 31.7907)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.07 gal
22.98 L · about $22.94
Round trip
$45.88
12.14 gal · 45.96 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.9 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.94 $45.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.81 $51.62
Premium $4.59 $27.87 $55.73
Diesel $3.99 $24.24 $48.48

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 Buffalo and Arlington. The current time is 02:08:02.

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.