How far is Immokalee, FL from Lakeland, FL?
The driving distance from Immokalee, FL to Lakeland, FL is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Highlands County, Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Immokalee and Lakeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Immokalee and Lakeland.
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Start on Immokalee Road
6 m · 1 sec · Immokalee Road
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Continue on North 1st Street
2638 ft · 1 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on Charlotte Street
132 m · 19 sec · Charlotte Street
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Turn left onto New Market Road West
1.5 mi · 3 min · New Market Road West
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Turn right onto North 15th Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · North 15th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
41 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
17.9 mi · 23 min
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Turn slight right onto South Bridge Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Bridge Street
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Continue on North Bridge Street
14 mi · 19 min · North Bridge Street
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Take the ramp left
38 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight right
26.4 mi · 32 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
36.9 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit left
1135 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
3253 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
3184 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Bartow Road
10.7 mi · 16 min · Bartow Road
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Turn left onto East Lime Street
1939 ft · 1 min · East Lime Street
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Turn left onto South Lake Avenue
82 m · 13 sec · South Lake Avenue
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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 Immokalee and Lakeland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Bridge Street
Continue straight
36.9 mi · 00h 49m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Immokalee and Mostly Cloudy then Chance 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 Immokalee to Lakeland?
The road trip is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Lake Placid is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.7 miles from Immokalee and 69.4 miles from Lakeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 10:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.37 one way or $40.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Immokalee and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakeland.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Placid
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 Lake Placid.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Immokalee and Lakeland. Straight-line distance: 116.66 mi (187.75 km).
#1 Immokalee
City in Collier County, Florida, United States
| Population | 24,154 |
| Coordinates | 26.4186900, -81.4173000 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $20.37 | $40.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.57 | $45.13 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $24.04 | $48.08 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $21.36 | $42.72 |
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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