How far is El Paso, TX from Buffalo, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Buffalo, TX is about 732.3 miles (1178.5 km), with a travel time of about 12h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 613.7 miles (987.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 18m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Howard County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Buffalo.
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Start on North Mesa Street
1071 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street
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Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue
995 ft · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East
2078 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
166.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left
421.1 mi · 7 hr
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
50.7 mi · 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana
3065 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
67.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 164: Groesbeck
1793 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Donie Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Donie Road
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Turn straight onto North Buffalo Avenue
2227 ft · 44 sec · North Buffalo Avenue
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Turn left onto East Commerce Street
2490 ft · 34 sec · East Commerce Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Commerce Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Buffalo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Keep slight left
421 mi · 07h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 732.3 miles (1178.5 km) and usually takes 12h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coahoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 365.8 miles from El Paso and 366.4 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 613.7 miles (987.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 118.6 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $97.65 one way or $195.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 229.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between El Paso and Buffalo, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Buffalo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 613.76 mi (987.75 km).
#1 El Paso
The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.
| Population | 681,534 |
| Coordinates | 31.7587200, -106.4869300 |
| Altitude | 1133 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buffalo
City in Leon County, Texas
| Population | 1,846 |
| Coordinates | 31.4637900, -96.0580200 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buffalo (-96.05802, 31.46379)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 24h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 18h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 08m |
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 | $97.65 | $195.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $109.87 | $219.74 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $118.63 | $237.26 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $103.18 | $206.36 |
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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