How far is Atlanta, GA from Butler, GA?

The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Butler, GA is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.12 mi
02h 08m
Flight
82.81 mi
133.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.81 mi
Kilometers
133.27 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.12 mi
Kilometers
148.26 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Butler
Mon, May 25, 3:38 PM EDT
Return by in Atlanta
Mon, May 25, 5:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-05-25T13:29
Arrive Butler
Mon, May 25, 3:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atlanta
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Zebulon
GA

City in Pike County, Georgia, United States

From Atlanta
46.2 mi
01h 04m
To Butler
46 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
84°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Butler.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Butler.

  1. 1

    Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast

    59 m · 9 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest

    132 m · 16 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest

    2258 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street Southwest

  4. 4

    Continue on Pulliam Street Southwest

    3117 ft · 1 min · Pulliam Street Southwest

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South, I 85 South

    977 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

    3223 ft · 50 sec · Downtown Connector

  7. 7

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19, US 41, GA 3: Griffin, Jonesboro

    2327 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Tara Boulevard

    16.3 mi · 24 min · Tara Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward Zebulon, Thomaston

    113 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Zebulon Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Zebulon Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Fayetteville Street

    20.1 mi · 31 min · Fayetteville Street

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South Center Street

    1307 ft · 25 sec · South Center Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Church Street

    12.2 mi · 15 min · South Church Street

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    116 m · 24 sec · Cedar Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    147 m · 12 sec · South Broad Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and Butler.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tara Boulevard
28.1 mi · 30%
South Church Street
26.5 mi · 29%
Fayetteville Street
20.1 mi · 22%
James Wendell George Parkway
9.99 mi · 11%
Zebulon Road
4.58 mi · 5%
Downtown Connector
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Fayetteville Street

Continue on Fayetteville Street

20.1 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
82.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zebulon
01h 04m from Atlanta
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Atlanta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Butler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Butler?

The road trip is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km) and usually takes 02h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Zebulon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Atlanta and 46 miles from Butler.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.87 one way or $25.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Atlanta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Butler.

Stop Ideas Near Zebulon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Zebulon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Zebulon.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

78 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Butler. Straight-line distance: 82.81 mi (133.27 km).

Atlanta

#1 Atlanta

The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Population512,550
Coordinates33.7490000, -84.3879800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Butler

#2 Butler

City in and county seat of Taylor County, Georgia, United States

Population1,816
Coordinates32.5570900, -84.2382500
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
End: Butler (-84.23825, 32.55709)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.31 L · about $12.87
Round trip
$25.75
6.5 gal · 24.62 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.87 $25.75
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.39 $28.79
Premium $4.78 $15.53 $31.06
Diesel $5.62 $18.28 $36.56

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlanta and Butler. The current time is 13:29:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.