How far is DeBary, FL from Lakeland, FL?
The driving distance from DeBary, FL to Lakeland, FL is about 78.9 miles (127 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Orange County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between DeBary and Lakeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between DeBary and Lakeland.
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Start on Charles Richard Beall Boulevard
3 mi · 5 min · Charles Richard Beall Boulevard
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Continue on C.R. Beall Boulevard
3097 ft · 57 sec · C.R. Beall Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 4 West
2483 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
1699 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
2550 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
1328 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
49.4 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 582: Lakeland
1802 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto North Socrum Loop Road
2707 ft · 53 sec · North Socrum Loop Road
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Turn right onto Lakeland Hills Boulevard
2.9 mi · 6 min · Lakeland Hills Boulevard
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Continue on North Massachusetts Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · North Massachusetts Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Morton Drive
1039 ft · 32 sec · Lake Morton Drive
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
129 m · 19 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 DeBary 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.
I 4 West
Merge slight left
49.4 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving DeBary and Mostly Sunny near Lakeland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from DeBary to Lakeland?
The road trip is about 78.9 miles (127 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Lake Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from DeBary and 39.4 miles from Lakeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.53 one way or $23.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around DeBary and Mostly Sunny near Lakeland.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Buena Vista
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Buena Vista.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Winter Haven
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between DeBary and Lakeland. Straight-line distance: 70.1 mi (112.81 km).
#1 DeBary
City in Volusia County, Florida, United States
| Population | 21,572 |
| Coordinates | 28.8830500, -81.3086800 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.53 | $23.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.78 | $25.55 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $13.61 | $27.22 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $12.09 | $24.19 |
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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