Day trip from Cebu City to Butuan
Butuan lies 237 km (147 mi) south-east of Cebu City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 237 km (147 mi) apart, Butuan is a realistic day trip from Cebu City: about 3 h 51 min each way by road.
| Cebu City | Butuan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Philippines | Philippines |
| Population | 965,332 | 309,709 |
| Elevation | 37 m (121 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) |
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Common questions
How far is Butuan from Cebu City?
237 km (147 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Cebu City; by road roughly 289 km (179 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cebu City to Butuan by road?
About 3 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cebu City and Butuan?
No, both are on Asia/Manila at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.