How far is Bartow, FL from Auburndale, FL?
The driving distance from Bartow, FL to Auburndale, FL is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Polk County, Florida, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bartow and Auburndale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartow and Auburndale.
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Start on Main Street
15 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
2737 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto Van Fleet Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
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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
1.3 mi · 2 min · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Old Nine Foot Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Nine Foot Road
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Turn right
2117 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Recker Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Recker Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Bartow Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bartow and Auburndale.
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.
Spessard Holland Parkway
Turn left onto Spessard Holland Parkway
6.54 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Bartow and Sunny near Auburndale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bartow to Auburndale?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eagle Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Bartow and 8.1 miles from Auburndale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.36 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bartow and Sunny near Auburndale.
Stop Ideas Near Eagle Lake
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 Eagle Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bartow and Auburndale. Straight-line distance: 12.14 mi (19.53 km).
#1 Bartow
County seat of Polk County, Florida
| Population | 20,201 |
| Coordinates | 27.8964100, -81.8431400 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Auburndale
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
| Population | 17,204 |
| Coordinates | 28.0653000, -81.7886900 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
End: Auburndale (-81.78869, 28.0653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.36 | $4.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
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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