How far is Orlando, FL from Lake Butler, FL?
The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Lake Butler, FL is about 14.9 miles (24 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orlando and Lake Butler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Lake Butler.
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Start on the route
35 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South Orange Avenue
660 ft · 27 sec · South Orange Avenue
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Turn straight
73 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto Lucerne Circle West
87 m · 13 sec · Lucerne Circle West
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 408 Toll West
1327 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway
8.2 mi · 10 min · East-West Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 50: West Colonial Drive
1.2 km · 56 sec
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Turn left onto West Colonial Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Colonial Drive
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Turn left onto Maguire Road
3 mi · 6 min · Maguire Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Maguire Road
2320 ft · 47 sec · Maguire Road
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Continue on Main Street
989 ft · 21 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
61 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue
1567 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 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 Orlando and Lake Butler.
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
Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway
8.2 mi · 00h 10m
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 Orlando 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 Orlando to Lake Butler?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (24 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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 Orlando and 7.5 miles from Lake Butler.
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 4.8 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.20 one way or $4.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Orlando and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Butler.
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 Orlando and Lake Butler. Straight-line distance: 10.13 mi (16.31 km).
#1 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 |
#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: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.20 | $4.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.31 | $4.61 |
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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