How far is Auburndale, FL from Bartow, FL?
The driving distance from Auburndale, FL to Bartow, FL is about 14.3 miles (23 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Polk County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburndale and Bartow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburndale and Bartow.
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Start on North Bartow Avenue
3 m · 1 sec · North Bartow Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Recker Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Recker Highway
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Continue straight
2086 ft · 42 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Nine Foot Road
1.1 km · 60 sec · Old Nine Foot Road
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Turn right onto North Eagle Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · North Eagle Drive
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Turn right onto 4th Street
7.1 mi · 10 min · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Van Fleet Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
2863 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
15 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburndale and Bartow.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
4th Street
Turn right onto 4th Street
7.14 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Auburndale and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Bartow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburndale to Bartow?
The road trip is about 14.3 miles (23 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eagle Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Auburndale and 6.3 miles from Bartow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.07 one way or $4.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Auburndale and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Bartow.
Stop Ideas Near Eagle Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eagle Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburndale and Bartow. Straight-line distance: 12.14 mi (19.53 km).
#1 Auburndale
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
| Population | 17,204 |
| Coordinates | 28.0653000, -81.7886900 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bartow
County seat of Polk County, Florida
| Population | 20,201 |
| Coordinates | 27.8964100, -81.8431400 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-81.84314, 27.896424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.07 | $4.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.18 | $4.35 |
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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