How far is Clewiston, FL from Orlando, FL?

The driving distance from Clewiston, FL to Orlando, FL is about 161.2 miles (259.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
161.18 mi
02h 44m
Flight
126.25 mi
203.18 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.25 mi
Kilometers
203.18 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.18 mi
Kilometers
259.39 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM EDT
Return by in Clewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clewiston
2026-04-22T22:51
Arrive Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clewiston
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Fellsmere
FL

City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America

From Clewiston
80.8 mi
01h 22m
To Orlando
80.4 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph E
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clewiston and Orlando.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clewiston and Orlando.

  1. 1

    Start on Sugarland Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Sugarland Highway

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 14 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Industrial Drive

    34.4 mi · 46 min · Industrial Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Parrott Avenue

    4.3 mi · 9 min · Parrott Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2991 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    31.2 mi · 40 min

  7. 7

    Turn sharp right

    2023 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    784 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    90 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando

    2345 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    65.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa

    2234 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Downtown Orlando

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    571 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto West Kaley Street

    81 m · 15 sec · West Kaley Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Division Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Division Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West South Street

    1724 ft · 52 sec · West South Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clewiston and Orlando.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
65.6 mi · 41%
Parrott Avenue
36.3 mi · 22%
Industrial Drive
34.4 mi · 21%
Sugarland Highway
17.1 mi · 11%
I 4 East
4.64 mi · 3%
South Division Avenue
1.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

65.6 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
126.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
01h 22m from Clewiston
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clewiston and Partly Sunny near Orlando.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clewiston to Orlando?

The road trip is about 161.2 miles (259.4 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Clewiston and 80.4 miles from Orlando.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.60 one way or $47.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clewiston and Partly Sunny near Orlando.

Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fellsmere, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fellsmere.

RAIL

Okeechobee

62 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

87 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Kissimmee

98 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

114 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clewiston and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 126.25 mi (203.18 km).

Clewiston

#1 Clewiston

City in Florida

Population8,099
Coordinates26.7542300, -80.9336800
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Orlando

#2 Orlando

The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.

Population289,457
Coordinates28.5383400, -81.3792400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: US 27 (-80.93368, 26.754218)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.69 gal
21.53 L · about $23.60
Round trip
$47.20
11.38 gal · 43.06 L
Estimated CO2
50.6 kg one way
Round trip: 101.1 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $23.60 $47.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.15 $52.30
Premium $4.90 $27.86 $55.72
Diesel $4.35 $24.75 $49.50

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clewiston and Orlando. The current time is 22:51:14.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.