How far is Lake Butler, FL from Miami, FL?
The driving distance from Lake Butler, FL to Miami, FL is about 236.6 miles (380.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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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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 03h 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Butler and Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Butler and Miami.
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Start on the route
542 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Pine Street
630 ft · 29 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
1705 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1331 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
23 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
124 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 6th Avenue
47 m · 5 sec · 6th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 6th Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · 6th Avenue
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Continue on Conroy Windermere Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Conroy Windermere Road
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Continue on Conroy Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Conroy Road
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Turn right onto Kirkman Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Kirkman Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando
2530 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami, Ocala
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
640 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
2743 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
214.8 mi · 3 hr 54 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South
752 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
2361 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
2229 ft · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street
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Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
2760 ft · 2 min · North Miami Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Butler and Miami.
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 onto Florida's Turnpike
215 mi · 03h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Butler and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Miami.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Butler to Miami?
The road trip is about 236.6 miles (380.8 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?
Indian River Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.2 miles from Lake Butler and 118.4 miles from Miami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 9:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.64 one way or $69.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Butler and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Miami.
Stop Ideas Near Indian River Estates
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 Indian River Estates.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Butler and Miami. Straight-line distance: 205.84 mi (331.27 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 Miami
The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.
| Population | 471,525 |
| Coordinates | 25.7742700, -80.1936600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $34.64 | $69.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $38.38 | $76.75 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $40.88 | $81.76 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $36.32 | $72.65 |
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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