Buffalo, New York to Dallas, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1197.6 miles 1927.3 km · straight line
1367.6 miles actual route 2200.9 km · driving distance
24h 53min estimated drive time
$132 - $162 estimated fuel cost
~2h 55min flight time
240° WSW bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Dallas, Texas?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Dallas, Texas is 1197.6 miles (1927.3 km) as the crow flies. Dallas, Texas is located WSW of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1367.6 miles, taking about 24h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 55min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and Dallas, Texas in Texas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Buffalo, New York and Dallas, Texas. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Buffalo, New York to Dallas, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 53min $132 - $162 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 52min $109–$205* Budget
Train ~32h 21min $164–$479* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Dallas, Texas

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m elevation
Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 399 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 100 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM