How far is Dunedin, FL from Lakeland, FL?
The driving distance from Dunedin, FL to Lakeland, FL is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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 19m.
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 Hillsborough County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunedin and Lakeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunedin and Lakeland.
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Start on the route
51 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Road 580
2634 ft · 50 sec · State Road 580
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Turn right onto US 19 Southbound Frontage Road
142 m · 14 sec · US 19 Southbound Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 19 South
1539 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 19 North
3 mi · 4 min · US Highway 19 North
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Tampa, Downtown Clearwater, Clearwater Beaches, Gulf to Bay
1053 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Southbound Frontage Road
3007 ft · 1 min · Southbound Frontage Road
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Continue straight
115 m · 8 sec
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Take the exit left
71 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto Gulf to Bay Boulevard
1.9 mi · 4 min · Gulf to Bay Boulevard
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Continue on Courtney Campbell Causeway
8.2 mi · 11 min · Courtney Campbell Causeway
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 60 East, FL 616: Tampa International Airport, Spruce Street
1.1 km · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Tampa
1333 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 275: Tampa
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando
2472 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
27.7 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lakeland
2222 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto Memorial Boulevard
3.4 mi · 6 min · Memorial Boulevard
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Continue on East Memorial Boulevard
1061 ft · 29 sec · East Memorial Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Massachusetts Avenue
1 mi · 2 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 Dunedin 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 East
Continue straight
27.7 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Sunny leaving Dunedin and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakeland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dunedin to Lakeland?
The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Temple Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Dunedin and 29.1 miles from Lakeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.54 one way or $17.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dunedin and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakeland.
Stop Ideas Near Temple Terrace
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 Temple Terrace.
Union Station
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Dade City, Florida
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunedin and Lakeland. Straight-line distance: 50.24 mi (80.85 km).
#1 Dunedin
City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States
| Population | 36,464 |
| Coordinates | 28.0199000, -82.7732300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.54 | $17.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $10.09 | $20.17 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $8.96 | $17.92 |
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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