How far is Keystone, FL from Lakeland, FL?
The driving distance from Keystone, FL to Lakeland, FL is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Keystone and Lakeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keystone and Lakeland.
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Start on Blue Tick Road
1234 ft · 60 sec · Blue Tick Road
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Turn left onto Brooker Creek Drive
1302 ft · 57 sec · Brooker Creek Drive
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Continue on Tyler Run Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Tyler Run Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tyler Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Tyler Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tarpon Springs Road
3058 ft · 59 sec · Tarpon Springs Road
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Turn right onto Boy Scout Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Boy Scout Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Race Track Road
61 m · 4 sec · Race Track Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Race Track Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Race Track Road
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Turn right onto Gunn Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Gunn Highway
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Turn left onto Gunn Highway
2314 ft · 51 sec · Gunn Highway
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Continue on Gunn Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Gunn Highway
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Turn left onto Gunn Highway
574 ft · 17 sec · Gunn Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1528 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Expressway
1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Veterans Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 580: Hillsborough Avenue
1339 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Hillsborough Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · Hillsborough Avenue
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Continue on West Hillsborough Avenue
7.8 mi · 14 min · West Hillsborough Avenue
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Continue on Hillsborough Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Hillsborough Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 4 East: Orlando
2438 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
20.5 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lakeland
2222 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto Memorial Boulevard
3.4 mi · 6 min · Memorial Boulevard
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Continue on East Memorial Boulevard
1061 ft · 29 sec · East Memorial Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Massachusetts Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North Massachusetts Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Morton Drive
1039 ft · 32 sec · Lake Morton Drive
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
129 m · 19 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 Keystone and Lakeland.
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 4 East
Merge slight left
20.5 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Keystone and Sunny then Slight 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 Keystone to Lakeland?
The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Temple Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Keystone and 27.2 miles from Lakeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.92 one way or $15.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Keystone and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakeland.
Stop Ideas Near Temple Terrace
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 Temple Terrace.
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Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keystone and Lakeland. Straight-line distance: 41.71 mi (67.12 km).
#1 Keystone
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
| Population | 24,039 |
| Coordinates | 28.1558500, -82.6212100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.92 | $15.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.78 | $17.56 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $9.35 | $18.70 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $8.31 | $16.62 |
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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