How far is Baird, FL from Lake Alfred, FL?
The driving distance from Baird, FL to Lake Alfred, FL is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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 03m.
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.
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baird and Lake Alfred.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baird and Lake Alfred.
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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
17.8 mi · 26 min
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Take the ramp right toward FL 570 East Toll: Polk Parkway East
1652 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Polk Parkway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Polk Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Polk Parkway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Polk Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 92: Auburndale, Lakeland
1258 ft · 33 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
7.7 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Haines Boulevard East
2018 ft · 2 min · Haines Boulevard East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Haines Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baird and Lake Alfred.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
17.8 mi · 00h 26m
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 Sunny near Lake Alfred.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baird to Lake Alfred?
The road trip is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Medulla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from Baird and 20.8 miles from Lake Alfred.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.14 one way or $12.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Baird and Sunny near Lake Alfred.
Stop Ideas Near Medulla
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 Medulla.
Lakeland
Lakeland
Winter Haven
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baird and Lake Alfred. Straight-line distance: 31.34 mi (50.44 km).
#1 Baird
Baird is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 27.6875300, -81.9559200 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Alfred
City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 6,331 |
| Coordinates | 28.0919600, -81.7234100 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Haines Boulevard (-81.72341, 28.091873)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $7.25 | $14.49 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $6.44 | $12.88 |
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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