Origin
Arlington, TX
Evening in Arlington on Thursday
Local time
8:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, TX to Buffalo, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 28m
Distance
160.9 mi
259 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 17m
★
6 AM
3h 29m
8 AM
3h 53m
10 AM
3h 37m
12 PM
3h 35m
3 PM
3h 39m
5 PM
3h 52m
8 PM
3h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington, TX
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Buffalo, TX
Nitesh Mehera
Trip Overview
The drive from Arlington, TX to Buffalo, TX covers 160.9 miles and takes about 3h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cresson Bypass, US Highway 67, Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.5 miles on Cresson Bypass. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
80.5 miles from Arlington, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 28m. Total distance: 160.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Arlington, TX to Buffalo, TX covers 160.9 miles and takes about 3h 28m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cresson Bypass is the longest continuous segment at about 42.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Center Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 160.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (FM 157 / South Cooper Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.1 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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South Center Street
Turn right onto South Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
FM 157 / South Cooper Street
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 157 / South Cooper Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
21.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 20 West
7
24.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward US 377: Granbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 429A
Toward US 377: Granbury
8
24.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 377 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward US 377 North
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cresson Bypass | 42.5 mi | 50m |
| US Highway 67 | 34.4 mi | 39m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 18.7 mi | 20m |
| East Commerce Street | 13 mi | 15m |
| US Highway 377 South | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| South US Highway 377 | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Dublin Bypass | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Early Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Cresson Bypass
— 42.5 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Buffalo, TX.
1
Start on West Abram Street
93 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Abram Street
2
Continue on West Abram Street
417 ft
·
21 sec
·
West Abram Street
3
Turn right onto South Center Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Center Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto Spur 303
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Pioneer Parkway
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto FM 157
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cooper Street
Use the left lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 157
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cooper Street
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
8
Merge onto I 20
16 mi
·
16 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 West
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 429A
Toward US 377: Granbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward US 377 North
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Turn straight onto Southwest Loop 820
369 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southwest Loop 820
13
Turn left onto US 377
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Benbrook Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Continue on US 377
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 377 South
15
Continue on US 377
42 mi
·
50 min
·
Cresson Bypass
16
Continue on US 377
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
East South Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on US 67; US 377
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 67; US 377
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
South US Highway 377
19
Continue on US 67; US 377
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Dublin Bypass
20
Continue on US 67; US 377
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest US Highway 377
21
Continue on US 67; US 377
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US Highway 67
22
Continue on US 67; US 377; TX 36
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Central Avenue
23
Continue on US 67; US 377
19 mi
·
21 min
·
US Highway 67
24
Continue on US 67; US 377
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Early Boulevard
25
Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
13 mi
·
15 min
·
East Commerce Street
26
Turn right onto County Road 140
2.4 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road 140
27
Continue on County Road 139
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 139
28
Turn left onto County Road 142
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 142
29
Turn right
1.3 mi
·
5 min
30
At end of road, turn right onto County Road 108
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 108
31
Arrive at destination
County Road 108
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 80.5 miles from Arlington, TX, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 35 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.5 miles or 1h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buffalo, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Arlington, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arlington, TX
This is one driving day of about 160.9 miles and 3h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Arlington, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Cresson Bypass for about 42.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 80.5 mi from Arlington, TX · 1h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 80.5 miles from Arlington, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Buffalo, TX
The final approach into Buffalo, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Buffalo, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.31 one way
$48.62 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $26.61 | $53.22 |
| premium | $4.54 | $28.73 | $57.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.52 | $71.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.3 | 0 | $16.89 | $7.72 |
| Efficient EV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.08 | $6.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.4 | 0 | $22.53 | $10.30 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Buffalo, TX
Evening in Buffalo on Thursday
Local time
8:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Arlington, TX to Buffalo, TX covers 160.9 miles and takes about 3h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cresson Bypass, US Highway 67, Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80.5 miles from Arlington, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.31 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 160.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (FM 157 / South Cooper Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.1 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Arlington, TX to Buffalo, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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