How far is Doctor Phillips, FL from Lakeland, FL?
The driving distance from Doctor Phillips, FL to Lakeland, FL is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Doctor Phillips and Lakeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Doctor Phillips and Lakeland.
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Start on the route
43 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Mallorca Court
39 m · 6 sec · Mallorca Court
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Turn right onto Villa Drive
2606 ft · 2 min · Villa Drive
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Turn right onto Promenade Drive
107 m · 12 sec · Promenade Drive
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Turn left onto Apopka Vineland Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Apopka Vineland Road
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Continue on Kissimmee Vineland Road
1486 ft · 36 sec · Kissimmee Vineland Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 4 East, I 4 West: Orlando, Tampa
51 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Tampa
2031 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
33.7 mi · 37 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 Doctor Phillips 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
33.7 mi · 00h 37m
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 Doctor Phillips 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 Doctor Phillips to Lakeland?
The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Davenport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Doctor Phillips and 22.3 miles from Lakeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.51 one way or $13.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Doctor Phillips and Partly Sunny near Lakeland.
Stop Ideas Near Davenport
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Doctor Phillips and Lakeland. Straight-line distance: 39.72 mi (63.93 km).
#1 Doctor Phillips
Unincorporated community in Florida
| Population | 10,981 |
| Coordinates | 28.4494500, -81.4922900 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.22 | $14.43 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $7.69 | $15.37 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $6.83 | $13.66 |
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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