Appleton to Buffalo, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

486.5 miles 782.9 km · straight line
583.8 miles estimated 939.5 km · driving distance
11h 45min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
98° E bearing direction

How far is Appleton from Buffalo, New York?

The distance from Appleton to Buffalo, New York is 486.5 miles (782.9 km) as the crow flies. Buffalo, New York is located E of Appleton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 583.8 miles, taking about 11h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Appleton in Wisconsin and Buffalo, New York in New York.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Appleton and Buffalo, New York. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Appleton to Buffalo, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 45min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 6min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~11h 10min $70–$204* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Appleton & Buffalo, New York

Quick Facts

Appleton
44.26°N, 88.42°W
America/Chicago
242m elevation
Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 162 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients