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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Dewey County, Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North Hoy Street
3.9 mi · 5 min · North Hoy Street
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Continue straight
14.7 mi · 17 min
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Turn left
5 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1725 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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3.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Oklahoma Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Oklahoma Avenue
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Turn right onto 9th Street
2671 ft · 1 min · 9th Street
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Continue on Williams Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Williams Avenue
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Continue straight
5 mi · 6 min
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23.7 mi · 27 min
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2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on North Main Street
1.2 km · 49 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
13.8 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 11 min
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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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2246 ft · 27 sec
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15.5 mi · 17 min
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2.6 mi · 3 min
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4.1 mi · 5 min
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1174 ft · 35 sec
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Take the exit left toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
1605 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
38.5 mi · 40 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Crosstown Expressway
1.3 km · 60 sec · Crosstown Expressway
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Turn slight right onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Klein Avenue
118 m · 15 sec · South Klein Avenue
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Turn right onto West Sheridan Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Sheridan Avenue
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Turn left onto North Robinson Avenue
136 m · 20 sec · North Robinson Avenue
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakwood.
Guthrie, OK
Santa Fe Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Oklahoma City. Straight-line distance: 151.14 mi (243.23 km).
#1 Buffalo
Town in Oklahoma
| Population | 1,265 |
| Coordinates | 36.8355900, -99.6304000 |
| Altitude | 553 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oklahoma City
The twenty-seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.
| Population | 655,057 |
| Coordinates | 35.4675600, -97.5164300 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Robinson Avenue (-97.51641, 35.467562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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