How far is Harlem, FL from Lake Butler, FL?

The driving distance from Harlem, FL to Lake Butler, FL is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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
153.11 mi
03h 27m
Flight
127.13 mi
204.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.13 mi
Kilometers
204.59 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.11 mi
Kilometers
246.4 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Butler
Sun, May 31, 8:02 PM EDT
Return by in Harlem
Sun, May 31, 11:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harlem
2026-05-31T16:35
Arrive Lake Butler
Sun, May 31, 8:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
10:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harlem
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
Sebring
FL

City in Florida

From Harlem
76.7 mi
01h 43m
To Lake Butler
76.4 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W
Destination
89°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harlem and Lake Butler.

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Street

    27 m · 5 sec · 10th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harlem Academy Avenue

    2462 ft · 1 min · Harlem Academy Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 13th Street

    630 ft · 23 sec · 13th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewis Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Lewis Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    779 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    51 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    918 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    41.5 mi · 55 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    19 mi · 27 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 535: Lake Buena Vista

    2047 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 535 North: Vineland Avenue

    84 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Kissimmee Vineland Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Kissimmee Vineland Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Apopka Vineland Road

    7.8 mi · 14 min · Apopka Vineland Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Conroy Windermere Road

    820 ft · 32 sec · Conroy Windermere Road

  20. 20

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East 6th Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    121 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1325 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    1705 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    133 m · 19 sec · Pine Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Pine Street

    59 m · 11 sec · Pine Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    542 ft · 40 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harlem and Lake 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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lewis Boulevard
128 mi · 84%
I 4 East
13.1 mi · 9%
Apopka Vineland Road
7.81 mi · 5%
East 6th Avenue
1.49 mi · 1%
Kissimmee Vineland Road
0.7 mi
Harlem Academy Avenue
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

Lewis Boulevard

Continue straight

51 mi · 01h 02m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
127.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sebring
01h 43m from Harlem
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Harlem and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lake Butler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harlem to Lake Butler?

The road trip is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Sebring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Harlem and 76.4 miles from Lake Butler.

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

The direct path is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.40 one way or $44.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Harlem and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lake Butler.

Stop Ideas Near Sebring

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

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

RAIL

Sebring

1 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Winter Haven

63 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Okeechobee

66 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Lakeland

79 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harlem and Lake Butler. Straight-line distance: 127.13 mi (204.59 km).

Harlem

#1 Harlem

A census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Population2,705
Coordinates26.7375700, -80.9509000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lake Butler

City in Union County, Florida, United States

Population15,400
Coordinates28.5016700, -81.5409100
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Harlem (-80.9509, 26.73757)
End: Lake Butler (-81.54091, 28.50167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.4 gal
20.45 L · about $22.40
Round trip
$44.80
10.8 gal · 40.9 L
Estimated CO2
48 kg one way
Round trip: 96 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $22.40 $44.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.82 $49.64
Premium $4.90 $26.44 $52.88
Diesel $4.35 $23.49 $46.98

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 Florida · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Harlem and Lake Butler. The current time is 16:35:40.

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.