How far is Cantonment, FL from Lakeland, FL?
The driving distance from Cantonment, FL to Lakeland, FL is about 466.5 miles (750.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 370 miles (595.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 46m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cantonment and Lakeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cantonment and Lakeland.
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Start on Taylor Street
540 ft · 27 sec · Taylor Street
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Continue on Taylor Street
550 ft · 25 sec · Taylor Street
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Continue on Taylor Street
79 m · 17 sec · Taylor Street
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Turn left onto Muscogee Road
2223 ft · 51 sec · Muscogee Road
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Turn right onto County Road 297A
5.6 mi · 9 min · County Road 297A
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Turn right onto Pine Forest Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pine Forest Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
1124 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
288.6 mi · 5 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
114.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 470: Sumterville, Lake Panasoffkee
2015 ft · 51 sec
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Turn sharp left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1598 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
34.9 mi · 47 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 98 North
13.9 mi · 20 min · US Highway 98 North
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Continue on North Florida Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · North Florida Avenue
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Turn left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn sharp right onto East Main Street
622 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Lake Avenue
1586 ft · 57 sec · South Lake Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Walnut Street
85 m · 12 sec · East Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cantonment and Lakeland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
289 mi · 05h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cantonment and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakeland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cantonment to Lakeland?
The road trip is about 466.5 miles (750.8 km) and usually takes 08h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 233.3 miles from Cantonment and 233.3 miles from Lakeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 370 miles (595.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $68.28 one way or $136.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 146.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cantonment and Lakeland, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cantonment and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakeland.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cantonment and Lakeland. Straight-line distance: 369.98 mi (595.43 km).
#1 Cantonment
Human settlement in Escambia County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 26,493 |
| Coordinates | 30.6085300, -87.3399800 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakeland
The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.
| Population | 115,283 |
| Coordinates | 28.0394700, -81.9498000 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeland (-81.9498, 28.03947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 751 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 49m |
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 | $68.28 | $136.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $75.65 | $151.30 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $80.59 | $161.18 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $71.60 | $143.20 |
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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