How far is Buffalo, OK from Tulsa, OK?
The driving distance from Buffalo, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 237.1 miles (381.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Garfield County, Oklahoma.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Tulsa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Tulsa.
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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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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Oklahoma Avenue
12.5 mi · 18 min · Oklahoma Avenue
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Continue on Southeast 6th Street
64.7 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Southeast 6th Street
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Continue on Lahoma Road
1642 ft · 40 sec · Lahoma Road
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Continue on Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
6 mi · 7 min · Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
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Continue on West Owen K. Garriott Road
12.1 mi · 19 min · West Owen K. Garriott Road
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Continue on Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
24.1 mi · 26 min · Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
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Continue on Cimarron Turnpike
14.9 mi · 15 min · Cimarron Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
671 ft · 8 sec
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Keep slight left
1074 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike
44.1 mi · 42 min · Cimarron Turnpike
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Continue on Keystone Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway
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Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
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Continue on Keystone Expressway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Keystone Expressway
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Continue on Sand Springs Expressway
14.1 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Quanah Avenue
1116 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto North Quanah Avenue
138 m · 23 sec · North Quanah Avenue
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Turn left onto West Archer Street North
1.1 km · 2 min · West Archer Street North
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Turn right onto North Boulder Avenue West
1169 ft · 39 sec · North Boulder Avenue West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Boulder Avenue West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Tulsa.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Southeast 6th Street
Continue on Southeast 6th Street
64.7 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Cloudy near Tulsa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Tulsa?
The road trip is about 237.1 miles (381.5 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Enid is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.2 miles from Buffalo and 118.9 miles from Tulsa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 9:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.66 one way or $63.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Cloudy near Tulsa.
Stop Ideas Near Enid
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 Enid.
Guthrie, OK
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 207.45 mi (333.86 km).
#1 Buffalo
Town in Oklahoma
| Population | 1,265 |
| Coordinates | 36.8355900, -99.6304000 |
| Altitude | 553 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tulsa
The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area.
| Population | 403,166 |
| Coordinates | 36.1539800, -95.9927700 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 2nd Street (-95.992775, 36.153952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $31.66 | $63.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.61 | $71.21 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $38.67 | $77.33 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $45.27 | $90.54 |
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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