How far is Johns Creek, GA from Butler, GA?

The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Butler, GA is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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
128.94 mi
02h 44m
Flight
101.72 mi
163.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.72 mi
Kilometers
163.7 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.94 mi
Kilometers
207.51 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Butler
Mon, May 25, 4:21 PM EDT
Return by in Johns Creek
Mon, May 25, 7:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johns Creek
2026-05-25T13:36
Arrive Butler
Mon, May 25, 4:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johns Creek
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
Jenkinsburg
GA

City in Butts County, Georgia, United States

From Johns Creek
64.6 mi
01h 22m
To Butler
64.4 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek and Butler.

  1. 1

    Start on Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 17 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grove Point Road

    1001 ft · 46 sec · Grove Point Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Medlock Bridge Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Medlock Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Peachtree Parkway

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Peachtree Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee

    998 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 285 East

    1974 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    20.1 mi · 23 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    39.7 mi · 43 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 83: Forsyth, Monticello

    1629 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    50 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Cabiness Road

    786 ft · 19 sec · Cabiness Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Lee Street

    18.4 mi · 26 min · North Lee Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Hopewell Road

    7.1 mi · 11 min · West Hopewell Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    116 m · 24 sec · Cedar Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    147 m · 12 sec · South Broad Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Johns Creek and 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Terrell Starr Parkway
49.9 mi · 39%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.1 mi · 16%
West Hopewell Road
19.4 mi · 15%
North Lee Street
18.4 mi · 14%
Peachtree Parkway
3.94 mi · 3%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.73 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Terrell Starr Parkway

Merge slight left

39.7 mi · 00h 43m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
101.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jenkinsburg
01h 22m from Johns Creek
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Johns Creek and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Butler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Johns Creek to Butler?

The road trip is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Jenkinsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Johns Creek and 64.4 miles from Butler.

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

The direct path is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.02 one way or $36.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jenkinsburg

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

62 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

108 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Butler. Straight-line distance: 101.72 mi (163.7 km).

Johns Creek

#1 Johns Creek

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population85,192
Coordinates34.0289300, -84.1985800
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Butler

#2 Butler

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

Population1,816
Coordinates32.5570900, -84.2382500
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Johns Creek (-84.19858, 34.02893)
End: Butler (-84.23825, 32.55709)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.55 gal
17.22 L · about $18.02
Round trip
$36.05
9.1 gal · 34.44 L
Estimated CO2
40.4 kg one way
Round trip: 80.9 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.02 $36.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.15 $40.30
Premium $4.78 $21.74 $43.48
Diesel $5.62 $25.59 $51.18

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 Johns Creek and Butler. The current time is 13:36:53.

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.