How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Butler County, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Butler County, PA is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Butler County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Butler County.
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Start on Grant Street
14 m · 5 sec · Grant Street
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Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
94 m · 10 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn left onto Bigelow Square
111 m · 8 sec · Bigelow Square
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Continue on Bigelow Boulevard
871 ft · 19 sec · Bigelow Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 579: Veterans Bridge
1955 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Bridge
1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Bridge
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Continue on Parkway North
11.6 mi · 16 min · Parkway North
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 528: Evans City
1330 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 528 North: Evans City
88 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Lindsay Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Lindsay Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Evans City Road
1184 ft · 20 sec · Evans City Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Evans City Road
8.2 mi · 12 min · Evans City Road
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Turn left onto South Benbrook Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · South Benbrook Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left
135 m · 34 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sunset Drive
81 m · 9 sec · Sunset Drive
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Turn left onto Pal Mar Drive
978 ft · 48 sec · Pal Mar Drive
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Turn left onto West Sunbury Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West Sunbury Road
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Turn left
2135 ft · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Butler County.
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.
Parkway North
Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pittsburgh and Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Butler County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Butler County?
The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Ogle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Pittsburgh and 22.6 miles from Butler County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.50 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pittsburgh and Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Butler County.
Stop Ideas Near Ogle
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 Ogle.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Butler County. Straight-line distance: 32.84 mi (52.85 km).
#1 Pittsburgh
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
| Population | 299,226 |
| Coordinates | 40.4406200, -79.9958900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Butler County
County in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 189,135 |
| Coordinates | 40.9117200, -79.9129900 |
| Altitude | 356 |
| Country | United States |
End: Butler County (-79.91299, 40.91172)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $4.09 | $6.50 | $12.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.88 | $15.75 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
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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