How far is Lake Butler, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Lake Butler, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Butler and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Butler and Tallahassee.
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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
9.5 mi · 13 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Southeast State Road 100
10 mi · 13 min · Southeast State Road 100
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Keep slight right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Northwest Bascom Norris Drive
1897 ft · 36 sec · Northwest Bascom Norris Drive
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Turn right onto Northwest Main Boulevard
1613 ft · 31 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwest Main Boulevard
41 m · 2 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Main Boulevard
2418 ft · 38 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard
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Continue on Northwest US Highway 41
2.8 mi · 4 min · Northwest US Highway 41
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Live Oak
1140 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
92.5 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Turn left onto Mahan Drive
6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive
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Continue on East Tennessee Street
3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street
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Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard
2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street
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Turn left onto South Calhoun Street
64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street
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Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway
103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway
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Turn right onto South Monroe Street
9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Butler and Tallahassee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
92.5 mi · 01h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Lake Butler and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Butler to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Lake Butler and 66.2 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 2:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.96 one way or $37.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Lake Butler and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Tallahassee.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Butler and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 119.38 mi (192.13 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 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $18.96 | $37.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.00 | $42.01 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $22.37 | $44.75 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $19.88 | $39.76 |
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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