How far is Butler, GA from Atlanta, GA?
The driving distance from Butler, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pike County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Butler and Atlanta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Butler and Atlanta.
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Start on South Broad Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Broad Street
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Merge slight left onto North Poplar Street
11.3 mi · 13 min · North Poplar Street
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
14.3 mi · 19 min
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Merge slight left onto North Church Street
2483 ft · 55 sec · North Church Street
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Turn slight right
55 m · 20 sec
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Turn left
51 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Church Street
14.8 mi · 22 min · North Church Street
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Continue on Griffin Street
3 mi · 4 min · Griffin Street
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Continue on Zebulon Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Zebulon Road
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Turn left
12.1 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
12.6 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Tara Boulevard
2286 ft · 47 sec · Tara Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward I 75 North
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University
1092 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta
2278 ft · 60 sec
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Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest
1024 ft · 28 sec · Fulton Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
2546 ft · 57 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Butler and Atlanta.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Church Street
Merge slight left onto North Church Street
14.8 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Butler to Atlanta?
The road trip is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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 miles from Butler and 60.1 miles from Atlanta.
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 23.3 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.85 one way or $29.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Zebulon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Butler and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 82.81 mi (133.27 km).
#1 Butler
City in and county seat of Taylor County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,816 |
| Coordinates | 32.5570900, -84.2382500 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atlanta
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
| Population | 512,550 |
| Coordinates | 33.7490000, -84.3879800 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $14.85 | $29.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.61 | $33.22 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.92 | $35.83 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.09 | $42.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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