How far is Jacksonville, FL from Lakeland Highlands, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Lakeland Highlands, FL is about 200.1 miles (322.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.8 miles (265.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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
Driving Distance
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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 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Volusia County, Florida, US
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Lakeland Highlands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Lakeland Highlands.
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Start on Union Street
596 ft · 21 sec · Union Street
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Turn right onto Newnan Street
1965 ft · 1 min · Newnan Street
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Turn right onto East Forsyth Street
770 ft · 24 sec · East Forsyth Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2507 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95, US 1 South, FL 5 South: Daytona Beach, Philips Highway
1165 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Daytona Beach
1093 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
86.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando, International Airport, International Speedway
1439 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando
156 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4, FL 400: Orlando, South Daytona
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Orlando
3039 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
36.6 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight right
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
1699 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
2550 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
1328 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
51.1 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 98: Lakeland, Dade City
1800 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 98 South: Lakeland, Florida Southern College
119 m · 18 sec
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Turn straight
7.1 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto East Highland Drive
2687 ft · 1 min · East Highland Drive
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Turn sharp right onto Cleveland Heights Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Cleveland Heights Boulevard
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Continue on Scott Lake Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Scott Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Scott Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Lakeland Highlands.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
86.4 mi · 01h 35m
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.
Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Lakeland Highlands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Lakeland Highlands?
The road trip is about 200.1 miles (322.1 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?
Lake Helen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.2 miles from Jacksonville and 99.9 miles from Lakeland Highlands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.8 miles (265.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.28 one way or $58.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Lakeland Highlands.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Helen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Helen.
DeLand
Sanford
Daytona Beach, Florida
Winter Park
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Lakeland Highlands. Straight-line distance: 164.88 mi (265.35 km).
#1 Jacksonville
The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area.
| Population | 920,570 |
| Coordinates | 30.3321800, -81.6556500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakeland Highlands
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
| Population | 11,056 |
| Coordinates | 27.9597500, -81.9500800 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeland Highlands (-81.95008, 27.95975)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 322 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $29.28 | $58.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $32.45 | $64.90 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $34.57 | $69.13 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $30.71 | $61.42 |
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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