How far is Forestville, PA from Butler, PA?

The driving distance from Forestville, PA to Butler, PA is about 19 miles (30.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.02 mi
00h 26m
Flight
17.86 mi
28.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.86 mi
Kilometers
28.75 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.02 mi
Kilometers
30.61 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Butler
Wed, Apr 15, 1:31 PM EDT
Return by in Forestville
Wed, Apr 15, 1:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forestville
2026-04-15T13:05
Arrive Butler
Wed, Apr 15, 1:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Forestville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Muddy Creek
PA

Township in Butler County, Pennsylvania

From Forestville
9.5 mi
00h 13m
To Butler
9.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on William Flinn Highway

    13.7 mi · 19 min · William Flinn Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on North Main Street

    5.3 mi · 10 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
3 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Flinn Highway
13.7 mi · 72%
North Main Street
5.3 mi · 28%
Longest Stretch

William Flinn Highway

Start on William Flinn Highway

13.7 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Muddy Creek
00h 13m from Forestville
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Forestville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Butler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Muddy Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Forestville and 9.5 miles from Butler.

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

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Forestville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Butler.

Stop Ideas Near Muddy Creek

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

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

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Union Station

59 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

82 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

88 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Alliance

95 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forestville and Butler. Straight-line distance: 17.86 mi (28.75 km).

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#1 Forestville

Forestville is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.1058900, -80.0058900
Altitude406
CountryUnited States
Butler

#2 Butler

City in Pennsylvania, United States

Population4,734
Coordinates40.8611800, -79.8953300
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Start: William Flinn Highway (-80.005982, 41.105883)
End: North Main Street (-79.895265, 40.861179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.54 L · about $2.74
Round trip
$5.48
1.34 gal · 5.08 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.74 $5.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.08 $6.16
Premium $4.95 $3.32 $6.64
Diesel $5.98 $4.01 $8.01

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 Pennsylvania · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Forestville and Butler. The current time is 13:05:01.

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.