How far is Lake Butler, FL from Orlando, FL?
The driving distance from Lake Butler, FL to Orlando, FL is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Butler and Orlando.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Butler and Orlando.
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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 right onto West Colonial Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Colonial Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on East-West Expressway
7.1 mi · 8 min · East-West Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17, US 92, US 441: Orange Blossom Trail
799 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Carter Street
3109 ft · 2 min · Carter Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hicks Avenue
62 m · 5 sec · Hicks Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Hicks Avenue
701 ft · 21 sec · Hicks Avenue
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Turn right onto West Anderson Street
2446 ft · 1 min · West Anderson Street
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Turn left onto Boone Avenue
655 ft · 22 sec · Boone Avenue
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Turn right onto West South Street
60 m · 5 sec · West South Street
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Turn slight right
31 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Butler and Orlando.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East-West Expressway
Continue on East-West Expressway
7.11 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Butler and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Orlando.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Butler to Orlando?
The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Orlovista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Lake Butler and 5.3 miles from Orlando.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.87 one way or $3.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 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 Orlando.
Stop Ideas Near Orlovista
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orlovista.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Butler and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 10.13 mi (16.31 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 Orlando
The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.
| Population | 289,457 |
| Coordinates | 28.5383400, -81.3792400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.87 | $3.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.20 | $4.41 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
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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