Butte to Lakeville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Butte from Lakeville?

The distance from Butte to Lakeville is 939.5 miles (1511.9 km) as the crow flies. Lakeville is located E of Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1127.4 miles, taking about 22h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Butte in Montana and Lakeville in Minnesota.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Butte and Lakeville. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.