How far is Butler, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Butler, GA to Roswell, GA is about 125.5 miles (202 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
125.53 mi
02h 19m
Flight
101.54 mi
163.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.54 mi
Kilometers
163.42 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.53 mi
Kilometers
202.02 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Mon, May 25, 3:02 PM EDT
Return by in Butler
Mon, May 25, 5:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Butler
2026-05-25T12:43
Arrive Roswell
Mon, May 25, 3:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Butler
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
Experiment
GA

Census-designated place in Spalding County, Georgia

From Butler
57 mi
01h 09m
To Roswell
68.5 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Broad Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Broad Street

  2. 2

    Merge slight left onto North Poplar Street

    11.3 mi · 13 min · North Poplar Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Church Street

    2483 ft · 55 sec · North Church Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    55 m · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North Church Street

    14.8 mi · 22 min · North Church Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Griffin Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Griffin Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Zebulon Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Zebulon Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    12.1 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Tara Boulevard

    2286 ft · 47 sec · Tara Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 North

    1.2 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    14.8 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    5 mi · 7 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

    1416 ft · 48 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place

    837 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road

  24. 24

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Poplar Street
27.7 mi · 22%
Zebulon Road
20.2 mi · 16%
I 75 North
15.5 mi · 12%
North Church Street
15.2 mi · 12%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 6%
Turner McDonald Parkway
4.99 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
101.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Experiment
01h 09m from Butler
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.5 miles (202 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Experiment is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Butler and 68.5 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.55 one way or $35.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Experiment

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Experiment, 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 Experiment.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

60 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Butler and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 101.54 mi (163.42 km).

Butler

#1 Butler

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

Population1,816
Coordinates32.5570900, -84.2382500
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: South Broad Street (-84.238106, 32.557054)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.77 L · about $17.55
Round trip
$35.09
8.86 gal · 33.54 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.55 $35.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.62 $39.24
Premium $4.78 $21.17 $42.33
Diesel $5.62 $24.91 $49.83

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 Butler and Roswell. The current time is 12:43:37.

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.