How far is Lake Butler, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Lake Butler, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 342.7 miles (551.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 300.9 miles (484.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 32m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
A city in Osceola County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Butler and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Butler and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Southwest 2nd Avenue
39 m · 11 sec · Southwest 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1414 ft · 47 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 6th Avenue
697 ft · 17 sec · Southwest 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 2nd Street
2639 ft · 53 sec · Southwest 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 12th Avenue
1389 ft · 39 sec · Southwest 12th Avenue
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Turn right
25.1 mi · 35 min
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Continue on Northwest 34th Street
3.8 mi · 8 min · Northwest 34th Street
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Continue on Southwest 34th Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · Southwest 34th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road
1379 ft · 30 sec · Southwest Williston Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Tampa
1031 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
55.2 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
240.6 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
77 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue
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Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue
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Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
2315 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
2709 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard
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Continue on East Broward Boulevard
988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Butler and Fort Lauderdale.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
241 mi · 04h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Lake Butler and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lauderdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Butler to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 342.7 miles (551.5 km) and usually takes 06h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saint Cloud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.6 miles from Lake Butler and 171.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 300.9 miles (484.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.15 one way or $100.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Lake Butler and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Cloud
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Cloud.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Butler and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 300.9 mi (484.25 km).
#1 Lake Butler
City in Union County, Florida, United States
| Population | 1,789 |
| Coordinates | 30.0227400, -82.3395600 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Lauderdale
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 184,245 |
| Coordinates | 26.1223100, -80.1433800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 552 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $50.15 | $100.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $55.57 | $111.13 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $59.19 | $118.39 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $52.59 | $105.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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