How far is Tallahassee, FL from Lake Butler, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Lake Butler, FL is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
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.
Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Lake Butler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Lake Butler.
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Start on South Monroe Street
55 m · 8 sec · South Monroe Street
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Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
1428 ft · 47 sec · East Pensacola Street
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Turn left onto South Franklin Boulevard
2557 ft · 1 min · South Franklin Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Tennessee Street
3230 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street
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Continue on Mahan Drive
6.5 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Lake City
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
91.9 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Lake City, White Springs
1441 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest US Highway 41
2.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest US Highway 41
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Continue on Northwest Main Boulevard
2419 ft · 38 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest Main Boulevard
37 m · 2 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Main Boulevard
1605 ft · 31 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northwest Bascom Norris Drive
1954 ft · 39 sec · Northwest Bascom Norris Drive
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Continue on Northeast Bascom Norris Drive
2.6 mi · 4 min · Northeast Bascom Norris Drive
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Continue straight
19.5 mi · 26 min
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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 Tallahassee 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 10 East
Merge slight left
91.9 mi · 01h 39m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee to Lake Butler?
The road trip is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Tallahassee and 63.4 miles from Lake Butler.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 1:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.54 one way or $37.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Tallahassee and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lake Butler.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Lake Butler. Straight-line distance: 119.38 mi (192.13 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| 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: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $18.54 | $37.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.54 | $41.09 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $21.89 | $43.77 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $19.44 | $38.89 |
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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