How far is Butler, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Butler, GA to Savannah, GA is about 196.7 miles (316.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
196.72 mi
03h 12m
Flight
186.14 mi
299.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.14 mi
Kilometers
299.56 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.72 mi
Kilometers
316.59 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Mon, May 25, 3:55 PM EDT
Return by in Butler
Mon, May 25, 7:08 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 Savannah
Mon, May 25, 3:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Butler
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Soperton
GA

City in Treutlen County, Georgia, United States of America

From Butler
98.1 mi
01h 36m
To Savannah
98.6 mi
01h 36m

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
88°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Broad Street

    37 m · 6 sec · South Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    67 m · 13 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    646 ft · 19 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ivy Street

    15 m · 1 sec · Ivy Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    16.3 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Orange Street

    107 m · 11 sec · Orange Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Vineville Street

    2955 ft · 1 min · Vineville Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Oakland Heights Parkway

    781 ft · 25 sec · Oakland Heights Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1309 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on East Church Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Church Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Miami Valley Road

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Miami Valley Road

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1365 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 21 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right

    3028 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    137 mi · 2 hr 28 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  27. 27

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
138 mi · 70%
Miami Valley Road
31 mi · 16%
East Main Street
1.94 mi · 1%
East Church Street
1.16 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.91 mi
Vineville Street
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

137 mi · 02h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
186.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Soperton
01h 36m from Butler
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 196.7 miles (316.6 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Soperton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.1 miles from Butler and 98.6 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.49 one way or $54.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.7 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 Savannah.

Stop Ideas Near Soperton

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

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

RAIL

Jesup

109 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Butler and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 186.14 mi (299.56 km).

Butler

#1 Butler

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

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

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: South Broad Street (-84.238106, 32.557054)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.94 gal
26.28 L · about $27.49
Round trip
$54.98
13.88 gal · 52.56 L
Estimated CO2
61.7 kg one way
Round trip: 123.4 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.49 $54.98
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.74 $61.47
Premium $4.78 $33.16 $66.32
Diesel $5.62 $39.03 $78.06

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 Savannah. The current time is 12:43:04.

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.