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

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Buffalo, TX is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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
131.15 mi
02h 21m
Flight
114.29 mi
183.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.29 mi
Kilometers
183.93 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.15 mi
Kilometers
211.07 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 4:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-22T23:55
Arrive Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Worth
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
Rice
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Fort Worth
65.6 mi
01h 10m
To Buffalo
65.6 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 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

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    573 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie

    50.7 mi · 57 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana

    3065 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 164: Groesbeck

    1793 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Donie Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Donie Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Buffalo Avenue

    2227 ft · 44 sec · North Buffalo Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Commerce Street

    2490 ft · 34 sec · East Commerce Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Commerce Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 South
67.9 mi · 52%
US 287 South
50.7 mi · 39%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.69 mi · 4%
South Freeway
3.27 mi · 2%
Donie Road
1.21 mi · 1%
I 20 East
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 45 South

Merge slight left

67.3 mi · 01h 07m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
114.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rice
01h 10m from Fort Worth
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy 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 131.2 miles (211.1 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Rice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Fort Worth and 65.6 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 1:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.50 one way or $34.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Fort Worth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Rice

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rice and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Jail
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

Old City Jail

Corsicana , TX
207 W 5th Ave, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

Corsicana Animal Shelter

Corsicana , TX
617 S 12th St, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 4.0/5 33 reviews City government office,Animal shelter
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Corsicana Planning & Zoning

Corsicana , TX
200 N 12th St, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rice.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

62 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

66 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

66 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Cleburne

84 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 114.29 mi (183.93 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

Population1,846
Coordinates31.4637900, -96.0580200
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Buffalo (-96.05802, 31.46379)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.63 gal
17.52 L · about $17.50
Round trip
$34.99
9.26 gal · 35.04 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.3 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $17.50 $34.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.69 $39.37
Premium $4.59 $21.26 $42.51
Diesel $3.99 $18.49 $36.98

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Buffalo. The current time is 23:55:17.

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.