How far is Hialeah, FL from Lake Wales, FL?
The driving distance from Hialeah, FL to Lake Wales, FL is about 191.4 miles (308.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Glades County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hialeah and Lake Wales.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah and Lake Wales.
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Start on East 39th Street
1515 ft · 1 min · East 39th Street
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Turn right onto Palm Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Palm Avenue
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Turn left onto West 65th Street
1420 ft · 38 sec · West 65th Street
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Turn straight onto West 2nd Court
1250 ft · 25 sec · West 2nd Court
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Continue on West 68th Street
136 m · 13 sec · West 68th Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue/Red Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West 4th Avenue/Red Road
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Turn left onto SR 924 Toll West
1784 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gratigny Parkway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Gratigny Parkway
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Continue straight
16 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay
1519 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 27 North: South Bay
2115 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
62.2 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Continue straight
51 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Continue straight
918 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
37.1 mi · 50 min
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Turn right onto West Central Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West Central Avenue
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Turn left onto North Scenic Highway
87 m · 11 sec · North Scenic Highway
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Turn right onto East Stuart Avenue
34 m · 6 sec · East Stuart Avenue
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Turn right
69 m · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hialeah and Lake Wales.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 27 North
Continue straight
62.2 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hialeah and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Lake Wales.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hialeah to Lake Wales?
The road trip is about 191.4 miles (308.1 km) and usually takes 04h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Moore Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.9 miles from Hialeah and 95.6 miles from Lake Wales.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.00 one way or $56.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hialeah and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Lake Wales.
Stop Ideas Near Moore Haven
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 Moore Haven.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hialeah and Lake Wales. Straight-line distance: 162.59 mi (261.67 km).
#1 Hialeah
The most populous city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
| Population | 232,027 |
| Coordinates | 25.8576000, -80.2781100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Wales
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
| Population | 17,693 |
| Coordinates | 27.9014100, -81.5859100 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Wales (-81.58591, 27.90141)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $28.00 | $56.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.02 | $62.05 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $33.05 | $66.10 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $29.36 | $58.72 |
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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