How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Lake Butler, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Lake Butler, FL is about 257.7 miles (414.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.8 miles (360.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Orange 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 Port Saint Lucie and Lake Butler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Lake Butler.
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Start on Southwest Carter Avenue
66 m · 11 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
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Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
560 ft · 22 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike Toll
2787 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
164.8 mi · 2 hr 57 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 Port Saint Lucie 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.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
165 mi · 02h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Port Saint Lucie 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 Port Saint Lucie to Lake Butler?
The road trip is about 257.7 miles (414.8 km) and usually takes 04h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Winter Garden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.1 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 128.7 miles from Lake Butler.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.8 miles (360.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.75 one way or $75.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Port Saint Lucie and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lake Butler.
Stop Ideas Near Winter Garden
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 Winter Garden.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Lake Butler. Straight-line distance: 223.81 mi (360.18 km).
#1 Port Saint Lucie
The second most populous city in St.
| Population | 209,715 |
| Coordinates | 27.2939300, -80.3503300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 415 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $37.75 | $75.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $41.82 | $83.65 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $44.55 | $89.11 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $39.58 | $79.17 |
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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