How far is Baird, FL from Dundee, FL?
The driving distance from Baird, FL to Dundee, FL is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat of Polk County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baird and Dundee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baird and Dundee.
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Start on Streamsong Drive
59 m · 14 sec · Streamsong Drive
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Continue on Old Highway 37
4.1 mi · 6 min · Old Highway 37
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
10.7 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto Canal Street
6.7 mi · 9 min · Canal Street
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Spessard Holland Parkway
6.5 mi · 9 min · Spessard Holland Parkway
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Continue on 5th Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Cypress Gardens Boulevard
1311 ft · 30 sec · Cypress Gardens Boulevard
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Turn left onto 1st Street South
1.3 mi · 3 min · 1st Street South
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Turn right onto East Central Avenue
3217 ft · 2 min · East Central Avenue
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Continue on Lake Elbert Drive Southeast
1 km · 1 min · Lake Elbert Drive Southeast
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Continue on Dundee Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Dundee Road
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Continue on Main Street
582 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
22 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baird and Dundee.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
10.7 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Baird and Clear near Dundee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baird to Dundee?
The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Bartow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Baird and 27.9 miles from Dundee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.22 one way or $14.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Baird and Clear near Dundee.
Stop Ideas Near Bartow
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 Bartow.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baird and Dundee. Straight-line distance: 30.96 mi (49.83 km).
#1 Baird
Baird is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 27.6875300, -81.9559200 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dundee
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 5,200 |
| Coordinates | 28.0225200, -81.6192400 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-81.619445, 28.022516)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.00 | $15.99 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $7.57 | $15.14 |
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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