How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Lake Butler, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Lake Butler, FL is about 182.2 miles (293.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157 miles (252.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
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.
City in Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Lake Butler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Lake Butler.
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Start on 34th Street South
2326 ft · 1 min · 34th Street South
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North
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Take the ramp left toward I 275 North
1811 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
37.7 mi · 47 min
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Merge slight left
109.4 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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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 St. Petersburg 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 275 North
Merge slight left
109 mi · 01h 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.
Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg to Lake Butler?
The road trip is about 182.2 miles (293.3 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Coleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from St. Petersburg and 90.9 miles from Lake Butler.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157 miles (252.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 9:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.67 one way or $53.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Petersburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lake Butler.
Stop Ideas Near Coleman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Lake Butler. Straight-line distance: 156.94 mi (252.57 km).
#1 St. Petersburg
The second most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 253,693 |
| Coordinates | 27.7708600, -82.6792700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 293 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $26.67 | $53.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $29.55 | $59.10 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $31.48 | $62.96 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $27.97 | $55.94 |
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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