How far is Buffalo, OK from Oklahoma City, OK?

The driving distance from Buffalo, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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
174.22 mi
03h 00m
Flight
151.14 mi
243.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.14 mi
Kilometers
243.23 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.22 mi
Kilometers
280.38 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oklahoma City
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM CDT
Return by in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Oklahoma City
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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
Oakwood
OK

Town in Dewey County, Oklahoma, United States

From Buffalo
86.9 mi
01h 30m
To Oklahoma City
87.4 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 24 mph S
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Oklahoma City.

  1. 1

    Start on North Hoy Street

    3.9 mi · 5 min · North Hoy Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    14.7 mi · 17 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    5 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1725 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Oklahoma Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Oklahoma Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 9th Street

    2671 ft · 1 min · 9th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Williams Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Williams Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    23.7 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 km · 49 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Clarence Nash Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · South Clarence Nash Boulevard

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    Continue straight

    2547 ft · 31 sec

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    Continue straight

    2246 ft · 27 sec

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    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 17 min

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    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

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    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

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    Continue straight

    1174 ft · 35 sec

  27. 27

    Take the exit left toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City

    1605 ft · 40 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    38.5 mi · 40 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1.3 km · 60 sec · Crosstown Expressway

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Oklahoma City Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn left onto South Klein Avenue

    118 m · 15 sec · South Klein Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto West Sheridan Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Sheridan Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto North Robinson Avenue

    136 m · 20 sec · North Robinson Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Robinson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
38.5 mi · 22%
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highwa
37.7 mi · 22%
Williams Avenue
32.9 mi · 19%
North Hoy Street
27.6 mi · 16%
South Clarence Nash Boulevard
25.2 mi · 14%
Oklahoma Avenue
2.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

38.5 mi · 00h 40m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
151.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakwood
01h 30m from Buffalo
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Cloudy near Oklahoma City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Oklahoma City?

The road trip is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Oakwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Buffalo and 87.4 miles from Oklahoma City.

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

The direct path is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.29 one way or $46.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Cloudy near Oklahoma City.

Stop Ideas Near Oakwood

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

115 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

119 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Oklahoma City. Straight-line distance: 151.14 mi (243.23 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

Town in Oklahoma

Population1,265
Coordinates36.8355900, -99.6304000
Altitude553
CountryUnited States
Oklahoma City

#2 Oklahoma City

The twenty-seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.

Population655,057
Coordinates35.4675600, -97.5164300
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: North Hoy Street (-99.630296, 36.83559)
End: North Robinson Avenue (-97.51641, 35.467562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.15 gal
23.27 L · about $23.29
Round trip
$46.58
12.3 gal · 46.54 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.3 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.29 $46.58
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.19 $52.39
Premium $4.63 $28.44 $56.89
Diesel $5.42 $33.30 $66.60

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 Oklahoma · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Oklahoma City. The current time is 22:43:03.

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.