How far is Davie, FL from Lakeland, FL?

The driving distance from Davie, FL to Lakeland, FL is about 215.1 miles (346.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.7 miles (277.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
215.12 mi
04h 16m
Flight
172.65 mi
277.85 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.65 mi
Kilometers
277.85 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.12 mi
Kilometers
346.2 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 AM EDT
Return by in Davie
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davie
2026-04-22T20:48
Arrive Lakeland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Davie
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Florida Ridge
FL

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

From Davie
107.7 mi
02h 08m
To Lakeland
107.4 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph E
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Davie and Lakeland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Davie and Lakeland.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 47th Street

    106 m · 23 sec · Southwest 47th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Davie Road

    698 ft · 19 sec · Davie Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Griffin Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Griffin Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    82 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    138.7 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    75 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive

    3253 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    3184 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Bartow Road

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Bartow Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Lime Street

    1939 ft · 1 min · East Lime Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Lake Avenue

    82 m · 13 sec · South Lake Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    85 m · 12 sec · East Walnut Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Walnut Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Davie and Lakeland.

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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
139 mi · 64%
US 441
62.4 mi · 29%
Bartow Road
10.7 mi · 5%
Griffin Road
1.06 mi
Van Fleet Drive
0.62 mi
Broadway Avenue
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

139 mi · 02h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.4 mi
172.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florida Ridge
02h 08m from Davie
Leave By
8:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Davie and Partly Sunny near Lakeland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Davie to Lakeland?

The road trip is about 215.1 miles (346.2 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Florida Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.7 miles from Davie and 107.4 miles from Lakeland.

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

The direct path is about 172.7 miles (277.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 8:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.48 one way or $62.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Davie and Partly Sunny near Lakeland.

Stop Ideas Near Florida Ridge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Florida Ridge, 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 Florida Ridge.

RAIL

Okeechobee

57 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

102 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Sebring

104 mi away
601 East Center St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davie and Lakeland. Straight-line distance: 172.65 mi (277.85 km).

Davie

#1 Davie

Town in Florida, United States

Population106,621
Coordinates26.0628700, -80.2331000
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Lakeland

#2 Lakeland

The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.

Population115,283
Coordinates28.0394700, -81.9498000
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Davie (-80.2331, 26.06287)
End: Lakeland (-81.9498, 28.03947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 346 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.59 gal
28.73 L · about $31.48
Round trip
$62.97
15.18 gal · 57.46 L
Estimated CO2
67.5 kg one way
Round trip: 134.9 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $31.48 $62.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.88 $69.77
Premium $4.90 $37.16 $74.32
Diesel $4.35 $33.02 $66.03

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 Davie and Lakeland. The current time is 20:48:06.

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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.