How far is Cutler, FL from Lakeland, FL?
The driving distance from Cutler, FL to Lakeland, FL is about 232.5 miles (374.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.6 miles (314.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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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 04h 57m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Glades County, Florida, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cutler and Lakeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cutler and Lakeland.
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Start on Southwest 168th Street
20 m · 9 sec · Southwest 168th Street
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Turn left onto Old Cutler Road
1 mi · 2 min · Old Cutler Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southwest 152nd Street
41 m · 3 sec · Southwest 152nd Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 152nd Street
1985 ft · 52 sec · Southwest 152nd Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 77th Avenue
3.1 mi · 7 min · Southwest 77th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest 104th Street
125 m · 20 sec · Southwest 104th Street
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Turn right onto South Dixie Highway
1535 ft · 29 sec · South Dixie Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Palmetto Expressway
7.2 mi · 10 min · Palmetto Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes
10.9 mi · 12 min · Express Lanes
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Gardens Drive
1120 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight right
13.6 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay
1519 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 27 North: South Bay
2115 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
63.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Continue straight
11.4 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
39.6 mi · 47 min
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Continue straight
918 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
36.9 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit left
1135 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
3253 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
3184 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Bartow Road
10.7 mi · 16 min · Bartow Road
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Turn left onto East Lime Street
1939 ft · 1 min · East Lime Street
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Turn left onto South Lake Avenue
82 m · 13 sec · South Lake Avenue
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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 Cutler and Lakeland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 27 North
Merge slight left
63.1 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cutler and Sunny near Lakeland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cutler to Lakeland?
The road trip is about 232.5 miles (374.1 km) and usually takes 04h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Moore Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.4 miles from Cutler and 116 miles from Lakeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.6 miles (314.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.01 one way or $68.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cutler and Sunny near Lakeland.
Stop Ideas Near Moore Haven
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 Moore Haven.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cutler and Lakeland. Straight-line distance: 195.63 mi (314.83 km).
#1 Cutler
Census designated place in Florida
| Population | 18,117 |
| Coordinates | 25.6151000, -80.3106100 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 374 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $34.01 | $68.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $37.69 | $75.37 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $40.15 | $80.29 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $35.67 | $71.34 |
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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