How far is Lakeland, FL from Lake Butler, FL?
The driving distance from Lakeland, FL to Lake Butler, FL is about 50 miles (80.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeland and Lake Butler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and Lake Butler.
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Start on East Walnut Street
129 m · 19 sec · East Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Morton Drive
1039 ft · 31 sec · Lake Morton Drive
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Turn right onto South Massachusetts Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Massachusetts Avenue
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Continue on Lakeland Hills Boulevard
3.6 mi · 7 min · Lakeland Hills Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 4 East: Orlando
1691 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
27 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 535: Lake Buena Vista
2047 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 535 North: Vineland Avenue
84 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Kissimmee Vineland Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Kissimmee Vineland Road
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Continue on Apopka Vineland Road
7.8 mi · 14 min · Apopka Vineland Road
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Turn left onto Conroy Windermere Road
820 ft · 32 sec · Conroy Windermere Road
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Continue on East 6th Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · East 6th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
9 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
121 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
28 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1325 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
1705 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Pine Street
133 m · 19 sec · Pine Street
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Continue on Pine Street
59 m · 11 sec · Pine Street
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Turn right
542 ft · 40 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 Lakeland and Lake Butler.
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 East
Merge slight left
27 mi · 00h 30m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakeland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Butler.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeland to Lake Butler?
The road trip is about 50 miles (80.4 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Davenport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Lakeland and 25 miles from Lake Butler.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.30 one way or $14.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakeland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Butler.
Stop Ideas Near Davenport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall
Haines City Municipal Government
Celebration Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Davenport.
Winter Haven
Kissimmee
Lakeland
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and Lake Butler. Straight-line distance: 40.48 mi (65.15 km).
#1 Lakeland
The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.
| Population | 115,283 |
| Coordinates | 28.0394700, -81.9498000 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Butler
City in Union County, Florida, United States
| Population | 15,400 |
| Coordinates | 28.5016700, -81.5409100 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Butler (-81.54091, 28.50167)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.09 | $16.18 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $8.62 | $17.23 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $7.66 | $15.31 |
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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