How far is Lake Butler, FL from Gainesville, FL?
The driving distance from Lake Butler, FL to Gainesville, FL is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
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.
Human settlement in Sumter County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Butler and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Butler and Gainesville.
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Start on the route
542 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Pine Street
59 m · 13 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue
1567 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
61 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto North Drive
20 m · 6 sec · North Drive
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Turn left onto Main Street
989 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Maguire Road
2194 ft · 46 sec · Maguire Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Maguire Road
3 mi · 7 min · Maguire Road
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Turn left onto West Colonial Drive
2732 ft · 59 sec · West Colonial Drive
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Take the exit straight toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North
3058 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
40.1 mi · 43 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
46.1 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 234: Micanopy
1213 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast County Road 234
1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast County Road 234
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Turn left
128 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight
8 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road
2889 ft · 1 min · Southwest Williston Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
28 m · 2 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1317 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
54 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
2512 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Butler and Gainesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left
46.1 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Butler and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gainesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Butler to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Wildwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Lake Butler and 52.8 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.43 one way or $30.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Butler and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gainesville.
Stop Ideas Near Wildwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
City of Belleview
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wildwood.
Wildwood, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Ocala, Florida
Dade City, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Butler and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 92.48 mi (148.84 km).
#1 Lake Butler
City in Union County, Florida, United States
| Population | 15,400 |
| Coordinates | 28.5016700, -81.5409100 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-82.32501, 29.65163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $15.43 | $30.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.10 | $34.19 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $18.21 | $36.43 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $16.18 | $32.36 |
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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