Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Buchanan Dam travel guide

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You're Going to Love Buchanan Dam

With a population of 1,519, Buchanan Dam is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Buchanan Dam has to offer.

When to visit Buchanan Dam

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Buchanan Dam in July, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 95 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 5.6″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Buchanan Dam, with an average rainfall of 1.7″.

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How to Get to Buchanan Dam

Plane

Although Buchanan Dam doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Killeen Fort Hood Regional (GRK), which is located 68 km from Buchanan Dam. Killeen Fort Hood Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Buchanan Dam departs from Knoxville and takes around 2h 22m.

Car

Another option to get to Buchanan Dam is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 314 km from Buchanan Dam. You’ll find branches of ACO Rent A Car and America Car Rental, among others, in Houston.

Plane

Although Buchanan Dam doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Killeen Fort Hood Regional (GRK), which is located 68 km from Buchanan Dam. Killeen Fort Hood Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Buchanan Dam departs from Knoxville and takes around 2h 22m.

Car

Another option to get to Buchanan Dam is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 314 km from Buchanan Dam. You’ll find branches of ACO Rent A Car and America Car Rental, among others, in Houston.

Airports near Buchanan Dam

GRKKilleen Fort Hood Regional
SATSan Antonio
AUSAustin Bergstrom

Airlines serving Buchanan Dam

Lufthansa
Good (8,116 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,095 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,437 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,988 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,620 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,938 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,607 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,305 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (420 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,316 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,563 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,277 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,626 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Buchanan Dam

Renting a car in Buchanan Dam

Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Buchanan Dam (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23.

Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Buchanan Dam (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23.