How far is Lake Butler, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Lake Butler, FL to Tampa, FL is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.7 miles (109 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Butler and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Butler and Tampa.
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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
709 ft · 24 sec · Conroy Windermere Road
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Turn right onto Apopka Vineland Road
7.8 mi · 14 min · Apopka Vineland Road
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Continue on Kissimmee Vineland Road
1486 ft · 36 sec · Kissimmee Vineland Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 4 East, I 4 West: Orlando, Tampa
51 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Tampa
2031 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
65.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight left toward FL 618 Toll: Port of Tampa, West Selmon Expressway Toll
1.1 km · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown, West Selmonm Expressway Toll
1161 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown, West Selmon Expressway Toll
2296 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East
1212 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard
1885 ft · 1 min · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Butler and Tampa.
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 4 West
Merge slight left
65.7 mi · 01h 12m
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 Partly Sunny near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Butler to Tampa?
The road trip is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Polk City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Lake Butler and 45.1 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.7 miles (109 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.49 one way or $24.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Butler and Partly Sunny near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Polk City
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 Polk City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Butler and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 67.72 mi (108.98 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 Tampa
The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.
| Population | 407,599 |
| Coordinates | 27.9475200, -82.4584300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $12.49 | $24.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.83 | $27.67 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $14.74 | $29.47 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $13.09 | $26.19 |
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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