How far is Haines City, FL from Baird, FL?

The driving distance from Haines City, FL to Baird, FL is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
47.93 mi
01h 12m
Flight
35.93 mi
57.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.93 mi
Kilometers
57.82 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.93 mi
Kilometers
77.13 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baird
Wed, Apr 15, 9:04 PM EDT
Return by in Haines City
Wed, Apr 15, 10:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haines City
2026-04-15T19:52
Arrive Baird
Wed, Apr 15, 9:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Haines City
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Bartow
FL

County seat of Polk County, Florida

From Haines City
24 mi
00h 36m
To Baird
23.9 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E
Destination
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Haines City and Baird.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haines City and Baird.

  1. 1

    Start on East Johnson Avenue

    100 m · 14 sec · East Johnson Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on North 13th Street

    902 ft · 42 sec · North 13th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Stuart Avenue

    79 m · 7 sec · Stuart Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Lily Avenue

    153 m · 16 sec · Lily Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North 10th Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North 10th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    26 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Scenic Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Scenic Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lucerne Park Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Lucerne Park Road

  9. 9

    Continue on 1st Street North

    1.2 km · 2 min · 1st Street North

  10. 10

    Continue on Lake Silver Drive

    1302 ft · 32 sec · Lake Silver Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on 1st Street North

    1.9 mi · 4 min · 1st Street North

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cypress Gardens Boulevard

    1306 ft · 30 sec · Cypress Gardens Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Van Fleet Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Van Fleet Drive

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Church Avenue

    10.7 mi · 14 min · South Church Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Old Highway 37

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Old Highway 37

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Streamsong Drive

    59 m · 14 sec · Streamsong Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Streamsong Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Haines City and Baird.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Church Avenue
10.7 mi · 22%
Van Fleet Drive
9.09 mi · 19%
Cypress Gardens Boulevard
8.73 mi · 18%
Lucerne Park Road
6.11 mi · 13%
Old Highway 37
4.1 mi · 9%
1st Street North
2.62 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South Church Avenue

Turn left onto South Church Avenue

10.7 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bartow
00h 36m from Haines City
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Haines City and Sunny near Baird.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Haines City to Baird?

The road trip is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Bartow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Haines City and 23.9 miles from Baird.

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

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.01 one way or $14.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Haines City and Sunny near Baird.

Stop Ideas Near Bartow

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

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

RAIL

Winter Haven

16 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Lakeland

20 mi away
600 East Main Street
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Lakeland

20 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Sebring

60 mi away
601 East Center St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haines City and Baird. Straight-line distance: 35.93 mi (57.82 km).

Haines City

#1 Haines City

City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America

Population26,009
Coordinates28.1145000, -81.6200900
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
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#2 Baird

Baird is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates27.6875300, -81.9559200
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Haines City (-81.62009, 28.1145)
End: Baird (-81.95592, 27.68753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.4 L · about $7.01
Round trip
$14.02
3.38 gal · 12.8 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $7.01 $14.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.77 $15.53
Premium $4.90 $8.27 $16.55
Diesel $4.35 $7.35 $14.70

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Haines City and Baird. The current time is 19:52:49.

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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.