How far is Haines City, FL from Lakeland, FL?
The driving distance from Haines City, FL to Lakeland, FL is about 23 miles (37 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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City in Polk County, Florida, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Haines City and Lakeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haines City and Lakeland.
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Start on East Johnson Avenue
100 m · 14 sec · East Johnson Avenue
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Continue on North 13th Street
902 ft · 42 sec · North 13th Street
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Turn right onto Stuart Avenue
79 m · 7 sec · Stuart Avenue
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Continue on Lily Avenue
153 m · 16 sec · Lily Avenue
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Turn left onto North 10th Street
1585 ft · 48 sec · North 10th Street
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Turn right onto Hinson Avenue
6.6 mi · 10 min · Hinson Avenue
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Continue on Shinn Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Shinn Boulevard
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Continue on Lake Shore Way
1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Way
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Turn straight
10.9 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Fairway Avenue
717 ft · 25 sec · Fairway Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Lake Avenue
1586 ft · 57 sec · South Lake Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Walnut Street
85 m · 12 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 Haines City and Lakeland.
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.
Longest stretch
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10.9 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Haines City and Sunny near Lakeland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Haines City to Lakeland?
The road trip is about 23 miles (37 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Auburndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Haines City and 11.5 miles from Lakeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.36 one way or $6.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Haines City and Sunny near Lakeland.
Stop Ideas Near Auburndale
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 Auburndale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Haines City and Lakeland. Straight-line distance: 20.76 mi (33.41 km).
#1 Haines City
City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 26,009 |
| Coordinates | 28.1145000, -81.6200900 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $3.97 | $7.93 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
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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