How far is Auburndale, FL from Lakeland, FL?
The driving distance from Auburndale, FL to Lakeland, FL is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
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 Lakeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburndale and Lakeland.
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Start on North Bartow Avenue
3 m · 1 sec · North Bartow Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
2309 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Magnolia Avenue
7.2 mi · 11 min · Magnolia Avenue
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Fairway Avenue
717 ft · 25 sec · Fairway Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Lake Avenue
1586 ft · 1 min · South Lake Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Walnut Street
85 m · 12 sec · East Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburndale and Lakeland.
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.
Magnolia Avenue
Turn right onto Magnolia Avenue
7.19 mi · 00h 11m
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 Lakeland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburndale to Lakeland?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Fussels Corner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Auburndale and 5.7 miles from Lakeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10 miles (16.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 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 Lakeland.
Stop Ideas Near Fussels Corner
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 Fussels Corner.
Lakeland
Lakeland
Winter Haven
Dade City, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburndale and Lakeland. Straight-line distance: 9.99 mi (16.07 km).
#1 Auburndale
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
| Population | 17,204 |
| Coordinates | 28.0653000, -81.7886900 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakeland
The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.
| Population | 115,283 |
| Coordinates | 28.0394700, -81.9498000 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Walnut Street (-81.949832, 28.039666)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $1.70 | $3.39 |
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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