How far is Buffalo, ND from Frontier, ND?
The driving distance from Buffalo, ND to Frontier, ND is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Township in Cass County, North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Frontier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Frontier.
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Start on Main Street
1548 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 38
3.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 38
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Take the ramp left toward I 94 East, US 52 East: Fargo
1578 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
34.2 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 29 South, US 81 South: Sioux Falls
2360 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
1465 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
43 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
40 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto 52nd Avenue South
1586 ft · 29 sec · 52nd Avenue South
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Turn slight right onto 34th Street South
32 m · 5 sec · 34th Street South
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Continue on 34th Street South
870 ft · 44 sec · 34th Street South
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Turn left onto 54th Avenue South
148 m · 23 sec · 54th Avenue South
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Turn right onto 33rd Street South
110 m · 16 sec · 33rd Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 33rd Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Frontier.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
34.2 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Buffalo and Chance Light Rain near Frontier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Frontier?
The road trip is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Everest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Buffalo and 20.9 miles from Frontier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.54 one way or $11.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Buffalo and Chance Light Rain near Frontier.
Stop Ideas Near Everest
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 Everest.
Fargo
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Frontier. Straight-line distance: 34.83 mi (56.06 km).
#1 Buffalo
City in North Dakota
| Population | 79 |
| Coordinates | 46.9197000, -97.5495400 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Frontier
City in Cass County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 212 |
| Coordinates | 46.8005200, -96.8331400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
End: 33rd Street South (-96.83223, 46.800505)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $3.77 | $5.54 | $11.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.84 | $13.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.80 | $15.59 |
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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