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

The driving distance from Lake Butler, FL to Hialeah, FL is about 378.3 miles (608.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 314 miles (505.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 39m 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
378.31 mi
05h 49m
Flight
314.07 mi
505.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
314.07 mi
Kilometers
505.44 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
378.31 mi
Kilometers
608.83 km
Drive Time
05h 49m

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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 05h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hialeah
Wed, Jun 3, 11:44 PM EDT
Return by in Lake Butler
Thu, Jun 4, 5:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Butler
2026-06-03T17:54
Arrive Hialeah
Wed, Jun 3, 11:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake 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
Saint Cloud
FL

A city in Osceola County, Florida.

From Lake Butler
180.9 mi
02h 54m
To Hialeah
197.5 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NE
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 2nd Avenue

    39 m · 11 sec · Southwest 2nd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1414 ft · 47 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southwest 6th Avenue

    697 ft · 17 sec · Southwest 6th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southwest 2nd Street

    2639 ft · 53 sec · Southwest 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Southwest 12th Avenue

    1389 ft · 39 sec · Southwest 12th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right

    25.1 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Northwest 34th Street

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Northwest 34th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Southwest 34th Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Southwest 34th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road

    1379 ft · 30 sec · Southwest Williston Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Tampa

    1031 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    55.2 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    262 mi · 4 hr 44 min · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadium

    2905 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    772 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Northwest 199th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest 37th Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector

  18. 18

    Continue on East 8th Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · East 8th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East 49th Street

    2553 ft · 1 min · East 49th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 4th Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · East 4th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East 39th Street

    1137 ft · 50 sec · East 39th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 39th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
131 mi · 35%
Florida's Turnpike South
131 mi · 35%
I 75 South
55.4 mi · 15%
Northwest 34th Street
3.79 mi · 1%
Southwest 34th Street
3.3 mi · 1%
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
2.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

262 mi · 04h 44m

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
05h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.3 mi
314 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Cloud
02h 54m from Lake Butler
Leave By
5:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Lake Butler and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hialeah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 378.3 miles (608.8 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?

Saint Cloud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.9 miles from Lake Butler and 197.5 miles from Hialeah.

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

The direct path is about 314 miles (505.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.3 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 5:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.38 one way or $110.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Lake Butler and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hialeah.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Cloud

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

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

RAIL

Kissimmee

13 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

32 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

39 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Winter Haven

52 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Butler and Hialeah. Straight-line distance: 314.07 mi (505.44 km).

Lake Butler

#1 Lake Butler

City in Union County, Florida, United States

Population1,789
Coordinates30.0227400, -82.3395600
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Hialeah

#2 Hialeah

The most populous city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Population232,027
Coordinates25.8576000, -80.2781100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Southwest 2nd Avenue (-82.339776, 30.02274)
End: East 39th Street (-80.278115, 25.857757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 609 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.35 gal
50.53 L · about $55.38
Round trip
$110.75
26.7 gal · 101.06 L
Estimated CO2
118.6 kg one way
Round trip: 237.3 kg / 523 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $55.38 $110.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $61.36 $122.71
Premium $4.90 $65.36 $130.72
Diesel $4.35 $58.07 $116.14

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Butler and Hialeah. The current time is 17:54:10.

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.