Origin
Buffalo, TX
Evening in Buffalo on Friday
Local time
8:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buffalo, TX to Arlington, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
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 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buffalo, TX
Nitesh Mehera
Arlington, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Buffalo, TX to Arlington, 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 North US Highway 377, US Highway 67/377 East, Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.4 miles on North US Highway 377. 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 Buffalo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in Arlington, TX
Full guide →Arlington is a city in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex metropolitan area, in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas. With a population of almost 400,000 (2019), it is Texas' seventh largest, and the third largest in the Metroplex. Arlington is south of the sprawling DFW International Airport.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 28m highway drive covering 160.9 miles, with most of the trip on North US Highway 377 and US Highway 67/377 East. The longest continuous stretch is about 42.4 miles on North US Highway 377.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North US Highway 377 is the longest continuous segment at about 42.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North US Highway 377 and US Highway 67/377 East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 76.4 miles in near US 67; US 377 / West South Loop.
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 14 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 76.4 miles (US 67; US 377 / West South Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 136.5 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 150.6 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
76.4 mi into trip
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~1h 43m in
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US 67; US 377 / West South Loop
Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 377 / West South Loop
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
136.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 58m in
|
I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
150.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 13m in
|
I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 East: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
8
155.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 18m in
Take the exit toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 449A
Toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
6
156.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 20m 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.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North US Highway 377 | 42.4 mi | 51m |
| US Highway 67/377 East | 19 mi | 21m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 18.7 mi | 20m |
| South US Highway 377 | 18.6 mi | 21m |
| US 67 | 17.5 mi | 20m |
| US Highway 67 | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| Dublin Bypass | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| West South Loop | 3.6 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
North US Highway 377
— 42.4 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on County Road 108
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 108
2
Turn left
1.3 mi
·
5 min
3
At end of road, turn left onto County Road 142
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 142
4
Turn right onto County Road 139
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 139
5
Continue on County Road 140
2.4 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road 140
6
Turn left onto US 67; US 84
17 mi
·
20 min
·
US 67; US 84
7
Continue on US 67; US 377
19 mi
·
21 min
·
US Highway 67/377 East
8
Continue on US 67; US 377
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Central Avenue
9
Continue on US 67; US 377
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US Highway 67
10
Continue on US 67; US 377
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest US Highway 377
11
Continue on US 67; US 377
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Dublin Bypass
12
Continue on US 67; US 377
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
South US Highway 377
13
Turn straight onto US 67; US 377
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 377
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
West South Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 377
42 mi
·
51 min
·
North US Highway 377
16
Continue on US 377
11 mi
·
13 min
·
South US Highway 377
17
Continue on US 377
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Benbrook Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto Southwest Loop 820
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Southwest Loop 820
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 20 East
20
Merge onto I 20
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 449A
Toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on West Interstate 20
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Interstate 20
24
Turn left onto FM 157
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cooper Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
25
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 157
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cooper Street
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right onto Spur 303
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Pioneer Parkway
Use the right lane.
27
Turn left onto South Center Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Center Street
Use the left lane.
28
Continue on South Mesquite Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mesquite Street
29
Turn left onto East Abram Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Abram Street
30
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
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 Buffalo, TX, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.4 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 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.5 miles or 1h 49m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Buffalo, 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 Buffalo, TX
This is one driving day of about 160.9 miles and 3h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Buffalo, 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 North US Highway 377 for about 42.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 80.5 mi from Buffalo, TX · 1h 49m 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 Buffalo, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arlington, TX
The final approach into Arlington, 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 Arlington, 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
Arlington, TX
Evening in Arlington on Friday
Local time
8:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°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 cooler 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 Buffalo, TX to Arlington, 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 North US Highway 377, US Highway 67/377 East, Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80.5 miles from Buffalo, 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 14 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 76.4 miles (US 67; US 377 / West South Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 136.5 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 150.6 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Buffalo, TX to Arlington, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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