How far is Buffalo, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Buffalo, TX to Dallas, TX is about 189.5 miles (305 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hamilton County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Dallas.
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Start on County Road 108
1815 ft · 1 min · County Road 108
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 142
2993 ft · 2 min · County Road 142
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Turn right onto County Road 139
1 mi · 4 min · County Road 139
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Continue on County Road 140
2.4 mi · 9 min · County Road 140
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Turn left
17.5 mi · 20 min
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Continue on US Highway 67/377 East
19 mi · 22 min · US Highway 67/377 East
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Continue on West Central Avenue
2.9 mi · 3 min · West Central Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 67
15.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 67
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Continue on Southwest US Highway 377
2.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest US Highway 377
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Continue on Dublin Bypass
4.8 mi · 5 min · Dublin Bypass
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Continue on South US Highway 377
7.5 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 377
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Turn straight onto West Washington Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Keep slight right to continue on West South Loop
2.5 mi · 4 min · West South Loop
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Turn right onto Glen Rose Road
2221 ft · 31 sec · Glen Rose Road
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Continue on US Highway 67
28.8 mi · 33 min · US Highway 67
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Continue on Northeast Big Bend Trail
61.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Northeast Big Bend Trail
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Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · West S G Alexander Freeway
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Continue on Marvin D Love Freeway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway
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Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South Stemmons Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue
1188 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Continental Avenue
1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Dallas.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Northeast Big Bend Trail
Continue on Northeast Big Bend Trail
61.8 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Buffalo and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Dallas?
The road trip is about 189.5 miles (305 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Hico is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92 miles from Buffalo and 97.5 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 10:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.28 one way or $50.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Buffalo and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Hico
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 Hico.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 156.11 mi (251.23 km).
#1 Buffalo
City in Leon County, Texas
| Population | 1,910 |
| Coordinates | 31.7907000, -99.2078300 |
| Altitude | 458 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dallas
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,343,266 |
| Coordinates | 32.7830600, -96.8066700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 305 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $25.28 | $50.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.45 | $56.89 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $30.71 | $61.43 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $26.71 | $53.43 |
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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