How far is Avon Park, FL from Orlando, FL?

The driving distance from Avon Park, FL to Orlando, FL is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
75.37 mi
01h 36m
Flight
65.58 mi
105.54 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.58 mi
Kilometers
105.54 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.37 mi
Kilometers
121.3 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Sat, May 30, 10:49 PM EDT
Return by in Avon Park
Sun, May 31, 12:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avon Park
2026-05-30T21:12
Arrive Orlando
Sat, May 30, 10:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avon Park
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Haines City
FL

City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America

From Avon Park
37.8 mi
00h 48m
To Orlando
37.6 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Avon Park and Orlando.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avon Park and Orlando.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    2651 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    27.2 mi · 35 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    19 mi · 27 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando

    1.3 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    571 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto West Kaley Street

    81 m · 15 sec · West Kaley Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Division Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Division Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West South Street

    1724 ft · 52 sec · West South Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avon Park and Orlando.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
26.6 mi · 35%
West Main Street
19.5 mi · 26%
South Division Avenue
1.25 mi · 2%
Kaley Avenue
0.44 mi · 1%
West South Street
0.33 mi
West Kaley Street
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

27.2 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
65.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haines City
00h 48m from Avon Park
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Avon Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Orlando.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Avon Park to Orlando?

The road trip is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Haines City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Avon Park and 37.6 miles from Orlando.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.03 one way or $22.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Avon Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Orlando.

Stop Ideas Near Haines City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Haines City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Haines City.

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Winter Haven

17 mi away
1800 7th St SW
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Kissimmee

29 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
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Lakeland

33 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

33 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avon Park and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 65.58 mi (105.54 km).

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#1 Avon Park

Town in Highlands County, Florida, United States

Population10,086
Coordinates27.5958700, -81.5061900
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Orlando

#2 Orlando

The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.

Population289,457
Coordinates28.5383400, -81.3792400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-81.50619, 27.595875)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.07 L · about $11.03
Round trip
$22.07
5.32 gal · 20.14 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $11.03 $22.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.23 $24.45
Premium $4.90 $13.02 $26.05
Diesel $4.35 $11.57 $23.14

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Avon Park and Orlando. The current time is 21:12:57.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.