How far is Avon Park, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?

The driving distance from Avon Park, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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
105.94 mi
01h 49m
Flight
73.88 mi
118.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.88 mi
Kilometers
118.9 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.94 mi
Kilometers
170.49 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Sat, May 30, 11:05 PM EDT
Return by in Avon Park
Sun, May 31, 12:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avon Park
2026-05-30T21:16
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Sat, May 30, 11:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 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
Okeechobee
FL

City in Okeechobee County, Florida, United States

From Avon Park
48.8 mi
00h 54m
To Port Saint Lucie
57.1 mi
00h 54m

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
89°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Avon Park and Port Saint Lucie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avon Park and Port Saint Lucie.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    2317 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left

    105 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    10.2 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    42.3 mi · 56 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    26 mi · 34 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Midway Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · West Midway Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach

    2661 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Crosstown Parkway

    1872 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    916 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avon Park and Port Saint Lucie.

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
5.38 mi · 5%
Crosstown Parkway
4.62 mi · 4%
West Midway Road
4.44 mi · 4%
West Main Street
4.43 mi · 4%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
0.17 mi
Southwest Carter Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

42.3 mi · 00h 56m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
73.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Okeechobee
00h 54m from Avon Park
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Avon Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint Lucie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Avon Park to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Okeechobee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Avon Park and 57.1 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

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

The direct path is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.51 one way or $31.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 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 Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Okeechobee

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Okeechobee, 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 Okeechobee.

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Okeechobee

1 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

66 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

West Palm Beach

96 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

114 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avon Park and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 73.88 mi (118.9 km).

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#1 Avon Park

Town in Highlands County, Florida, United States

Population10,086
Coordinates27.5958700, -81.5061900
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Port Saint Lucie

#2 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-81.50619, 27.595875)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.15 L · about $15.51
Round trip
$31.03
7.48 gal · 28.3 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $15.51 $31.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.19 $34.38
Premium $4.90 $18.31 $36.62
Diesel $4.35 $16.27 $32.54

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 Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 21:16:04.

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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.