How far is Hialeah, FL from Plant City, FL?

The driving distance from Hialeah, FL to Plant City, FL is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.3 miles (301.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
228.22 mi
04h 49m
Flight
187.34 mi
301.49 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.34 mi
Kilometers
301.49 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.22 mi
Kilometers
367.29 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plant City
Sun, Apr 19, 10:38 AM EDT
Return by in Hialeah
Sun, Apr 19, 3:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hialeah
2026-04-19T05:49
Arrive Plant City
Sun, Apr 19, 10:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hialeah
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Moore Haven
FL

City in Glades County, Florida, United States

From Hialeah
114.3 mi
02h 24m
To Plant City
114 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
92°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hialeah and Plant City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah and Plant City.

  1. 1

    Start on East 39th Street

    1515 ft · 1 min · East 39th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Palm Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Palm Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 65th Street

    1420 ft · 38 sec · West 65th Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto West 2nd Court

    1250 ft · 25 sec · West 2nd Court

  5. 5

    Continue on West 68th Street

    136 m · 13 sec · West 68th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue/Red Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 4th Avenue/Red Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto SR 924 Toll West

    1784 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Gratigny Parkway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Gratigny Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    16 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay

    1519 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 27 North: South Bay

    2115 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    62.2 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    51 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    918 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    36.9 mi · 49 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit left

    1135 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    14.7 mi · 19 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive

    3253 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    3184 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Bartow Road

    7 mi · 10 min · Bartow Road

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 570 Toll West: Polk Parkway West

    1520 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Polk Parkway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Clark Road

    1598 ft · 36 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Clark Road

    725 ft · 28 sec · Clark Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto New Tampa Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · New Tampa Highway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Warnell Street

    60 m · 9 sec · North Warnell Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Warnell Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hialeah and Plant City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 27 North
177 mi · 77%
Gratigny Parkway
18.2 mi · 8%
Polk Parkway
9.32 mi · 4%
Bartow Road
7.02 mi · 3%
Alligator Alley
6.39 mi · 3%
New Tampa Highway
4.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.9 mi
187.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moore Haven
02h 24m from Hialeah
Leave By
7:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hialeah and Partly Sunny near Plant City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hialeah to Plant City?

The road trip is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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 114.3 miles from Hialeah and 114 miles from Plant City.

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

The direct path is about 187.3 miles (301.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.39 one way or $66.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hialeah and Partly Sunny near Plant City.

Stop Ideas Near Moore Haven

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

53 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

80 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
RAIL

Sebring

81 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

97 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hialeah and Plant City. Straight-line distance: 187.34 mi (301.49 km).

Hialeah

#1 Hialeah

The most populous city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Population232,027
Coordinates25.8576000, -80.2781100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Plant City

#2 Plant City

A city in Hillsborough County, Florida.

Population39,744
Coordinates28.0188800, -82.1146900
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Hialeah (-80.27811, 25.8576)
End: Plant City (-82.11469, 28.01888)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 367 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.05 gal
30.49 L · about $33.39
Round trip
$66.78
16.1 gal · 60.98 L
Estimated CO2
71.5 kg one way
Round trip: 143.1 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $33.39 $66.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.00 $74.00
Premium $4.90 $39.41 $78.83
Diesel $4.35 $35.02 $70.04

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hialeah and Plant City. The current time is 05:49:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.