How far is Homosassa Springs, FL from Lakeland, FL?

The driving distance from Homosassa Springs, FL to Lakeland, FL is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.45 mi
01h 49m
Flight
65.08 mi
104.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.08 mi
Kilometers
104.73 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.45 mi
Kilometers
121.42 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeland
Thu, May 28, 3:17 PM EDT
Return by in Homosassa Springs
Thu, May 28, 5:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Homosassa Springs
2026-05-28T13:28
Arrive Lakeland
Thu, May 28, 3:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Homosassa Springs
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
Lacoochee
FL

Census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida

From Homosassa Springs
37.8 mi
00h 54m
To Lakeland
37.7 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Homosassa Springs and Lakeland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Homosassa Springs and Lakeland.

  1. 1

    Start on West Grover Cleveland Boulevard

    37 m · 5 sec · West Grover Cleveland Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Suncoast Boulevard

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Suncoast Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ponce de Leon Boulevard

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Ponce de Leon Boulevard

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ponce de Leon Boulevard

    49 m · 4 sec · Ponce de Leon Boulevard

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Ponce de Leon Boulevard

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Ponce de Leon Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    957 ft · 23 sec · Jefferson Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Mildred Avenue

    109 m · 11 sec · Mildred Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Cortez Boulevard

    11.1 mi · 15 min · Cortez Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    6.6 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto 7th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 7th Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    25.2 mi · 35 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Memorial Boulevard

    1105 ft · 37 sec · East Memorial Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Massachusetts Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North Massachusetts Avenue

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Morton Drive

    1039 ft · 32 sec · Lake Morton Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    129 m · 19 sec · East Walnut Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Walnut Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Homosassa Springs and Lakeland.

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
23 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cortez Boulevard
20.9 mi · 28%
Ponce de Leon Boulevard
15.9 mi · 21%
Suncoast Boulevard
6.15 mi · 8%
7th Street
3.28 mi · 4%
Jefferson Street
1.65 mi · 2%
North Massachusetts Avenue
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

25.2 mi · 00h 35m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
65.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lacoochee
00h 54m from Homosassa Springs
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Homosassa Springs and 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 Homosassa Springs to Lakeland?

The road trip is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Lacoochee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Homosassa Springs and 37.7 miles from Lakeland.

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

The direct path is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.03 one way or $22.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Homosassa Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakeland.

Stop Ideas Near Lacoochee

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

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

OTHER

Dade City, Florida

11 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

46 mi away
601 North Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

51 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

51 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Homosassa Springs and Lakeland. Straight-line distance: 65.08 mi (104.73 km).

Homosassa Springs

#1 Homosassa Springs

Census designated place

Population13,791
Coordinates28.8035900, -82.5759300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Lakeland

#2 Lakeland

The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.

Population115,283
Coordinates28.0394700, -81.9498000
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Homosassa Springs (-82.57593, 28.80359)
End: Lakeland (-81.9498, 28.03947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.08 L · about $11.03
Round trip
$22.07
5.32 gal · 20.16 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $11.03 $22.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.23 $24.45
Premium $4.90 $13.02 $26.05
Diesel $4.35 $11.57 $23.14

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 · May 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Homosassa Springs and Lakeland. The current time is 13:28:30.

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.