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

699.3 miles 1125.4 km · straight line
839.2 miles estimated 1350.5 km · driving distance
16h 53min estimated drive time
$81 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
297° WNW bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Superior?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Superior is 699.3 miles (1125.4 km) as the crow flies. Superior is located WNW of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 839.2 miles, taking about 16h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and Superior in Wisconsin.

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 Superior. 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 Buffalo, New York to Superior

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 53min $81 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 16min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~21h 57min $101–$294* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Superior

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m elevation
Superior
46.72°N, 92.10°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 233 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients