How far is Baird, FL from Lake Wales, FL?
The driving distance from Baird, FL to Lake Wales, FL is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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 00h 45m.
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 Lake Wales.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baird and Lake Wales.
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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
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Flamingo Drive
2449 ft · 51 sec · Flamingo Drive
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Turn right
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Haines City, Avon Park
1128 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
85 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto US 27
943 ft · 17 sec · US 27
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Turn right onto West Central Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West Central Avenue
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Turn left onto North Scenic Highway
87 m · 11 sec · North Scenic Highway
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Turn right onto East Stuart Avenue
34 m · 6 sec · East Stuart Avenue
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Turn right
69 m · 17 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 Lake Wales.
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 Sunny near Lake Wales.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baird to Lake Wales?
The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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 20.5 miles from Baird and 18 miles from Lake Wales.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Baird and Sunny near Lake Wales.
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 Lake Wales. Straight-line distance: 27.02 mi (43.48 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 Wales
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
| Population | 17,693 |
| Coordinates | 27.9014100, -81.5859100 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-81.586003, 27.90138)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
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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