How far is Fort Worth, TX from Buffalo, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Buffalo, TX is about 148.5 miles (239 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
148.52 mi
03h 12m
Flight
127.77 mi
205.63 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.77 mi
Kilometers
205.63 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.52 mi
Kilometers
239.02 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Mon, Apr 20, 7:02 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Mon, Apr 20, 10:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-20T03:50
Arrive Buffalo
Mon, Apr 20, 7:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Worth
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Stephenville
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Fort Worth
74.3 mi
01h 36m
To Buffalo
74.3 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
61°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Buffalo.

  1. 1

    Start on South Freeway

    53 m · 4 sec · South Freeway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South

    1365 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · South Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Abilene

    3107 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Abilene

    1139 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 377: Granbury

    1090 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 377 North

    845 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Southwest Loop 820

    113 m · 9 sec · Southwest Loop 820

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Benbrook Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Benbrook Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 377 South

    11.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 377 South

  13. 13

    Continue on Cresson Bypass

    42.5 mi · 51 min · Cresson Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on East South Loop

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East South Loop

  15. 15

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South US Highway 377

    7.5 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 377

  17. 17

    Continue on Dublin Bypass

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Dublin Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue on Southwest US Highway 377

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest US Highway 377

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 67

    15.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 67

  20. 20

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    2.9 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 67

    19 mi · 22 min · US Highway 67

  22. 22

    Continue on Early Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Early Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    13 mi · 15 min · East Commerce Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto County Road 140

    2.4 mi · 9 min · County Road 140

  25. 25

    Continue on County Road 139

    1 mi · 4 min · County Road 139

  26. 26

    Turn left onto County Road 142

    2993 ft · 2 min · County Road 142

  27. 27

    Turn right

    1.3 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 108

    1815 ft · 1 min · County Road 108

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 108

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Buffalo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cresson Bypass
42.5 mi · 29%
US Highway 67
34.4 mi · 23%
East Commerce Street
13 mi · 9%
US Highway 377 South
11 mi · 7%
South US Highway 377
7.49 mi · 5%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
7.41 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Cresson Bypass

Continue on Cresson Bypass

42.5 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
127.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stephenville
01h 36m from Fort Worth
Leave By
10:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fort Worth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 148.5 miles (239 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Stephenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Fort Worth and 74.3 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 10:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.80 one way or $39.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Worth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Stephenville

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

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

RAIL

Cleburne

78 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

101 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

McGregor

115 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 127.77 mi (205.63 km).

Fort Worth

#1 Fort Worth

The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population927,720
Coordinates32.7254100, -97.3208500
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

City in Leon County, Texas

Population1,910
Coordinates31.7907000, -99.2078300
Altitude458
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Buffalo (-99.20783, 31.7907)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.84 L · about $19.80
Round trip
$39.60
10.48 gal · 39.68 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $19.80 $39.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.28 $44.56
Premium $4.59 $24.06 $48.11
Diesel $3.99 $20.92 $41.85

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 Texas · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Buffalo. The current time is 03:50:02.

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.