How far is Miami, FL from Lake Butler, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Lake Butler, FL is about 365.1 miles (587.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 321.4 miles (517.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 06h 55m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
A city in Osceola County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Lake Butler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Lake Butler.
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Start on North Miami Avenue
152 m · 17 sec · North Miami Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95
144 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North
2593 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
2242 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
263.9 mi · 4 hr 47 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
56 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 24: Archer Road, Gainesville, Archer
1866 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest Archer Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Southwest Archer Road
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Turn left onto Southwest 34th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Southwest 34th Street
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Continue on Northwest 34th Street
3.8 mi · 8 min · Northwest 34th Street
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Continue on Northwest 34th Boulevard
25.1 mi · 35 min · Northwest 34th Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest 12th Avenue
1389 ft · 40 sec · Southwest 12th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 2nd Street
2639 ft · 50 sec · Southwest 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 6th Avenue
697 ft · 21 sec · Southwest 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1414 ft · 43 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 2nd Avenue
39 m · 6 sec · Southwest 2nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 2nd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Lake Butler.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
264 mi · 04h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Miami and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lake Butler.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Lake Butler?
The road trip is about 365.1 miles (587.6 km) and usually takes 06h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saint Cloud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.9 miles from Miami and 182.2 miles from Lake Butler.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 321.4 miles (517.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.43 one way or $106.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Miami and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lake Butler.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Cloud
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 Saint Cloud.
Kissimmee
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Winter Park
Winter Haven
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Lake Butler. Straight-line distance: 321.44 mi (517.3 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Lake Butler
City in Union County, Florida, United States
| Population | 1,789 |
| Coordinates | 30.0227400, -82.3395600 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Butler (-82.33956, 30.02274)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 588 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 33m |
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 | $53.43 | $106.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $59.20 | $118.39 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $63.06 | $126.12 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $56.03 | $112.06 |
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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