How far is Kissimmee, FL from Orlando, FL?

The driving distance from Kissimmee, FL to Orlando, FL is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.08 mi
00h 30m
Flight
16.3 mi
26.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.3 mi
Kilometers
26.24 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.08 mi
Kilometers
35.54 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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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 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Sun, May 31, 6:59 AM EDT
Return by in Kissimmee
Sun, May 31, 7:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kissimmee
2026-05-31T06:28
Arrive Orlando
Sun, May 31, 6:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kissimmee
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Williamsburg
FL

In the US state of Florida, Williamsburg is a census-designated place located in Orange County.

From Kissimmee
9.3 mi
00h 15m
To Orlando
12.7 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kissimmee and Orlando.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kissimmee and Orlando.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    88 m · 23 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    71 m · 19 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto John Young Parkway

    109 m · 7 sec · John Young Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on John Young Parkway

    3 mi · 6 min · John Young Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on North John Young Parkway

    11.4 mi · 17 min · North John Young Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward I 4 East: Daytona Beach

    1446 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    571 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto West Kaley Street

    81 m · 15 sec · West Kaley Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Division Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Division Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West South Street

    1724 ft · 52 sec · West South Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kissimmee and Orlando.

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North John Young Parkway
11.5 mi · 52%
John Young Parkway
3.08 mi · 14%
I 4 East
1.89 mi · 9%
South Division Avenue
1.25 mi · 6%
Kaley Avenue
0.44 mi · 2%
West South Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North John Young Parkway

Continue on North John Young Parkway

11.5 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamsburg
00h 15m from Kissimmee
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Kissimmee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Orlando.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kissimmee to Orlando?

The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Kissimmee and 12.7 miles from Orlando.

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

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.24 one way or $6.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Kissimmee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Orlando.

Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Williamsburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 8 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 7.6 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center
City Hall
Scenic stop 9.7 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Williamsburg.

RAIL

Kissimmee

14 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

14 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

22 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Sanford

46 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kissimmee and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 16.3 mi (26.24 km).

Kissimmee

#1 Kissimmee

A city in Osceola County, Florida.

Population72,858
Coordinates28.3046800, -81.4166700
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Orlando

#2 Orlando

The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.

Population289,457
Coordinates28.5383400, -81.3792400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.41667, 28.304762)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.95 L · about $3.24
Round trip
$6.47
1.56 gal · 5.9 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $3.24 $6.47
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.58 $7.17
Premium $4.90 $3.82 $7.64
Diesel $4.35 $3.39 $6.79

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Kissimmee and Orlando. The current time is 06:28:38.

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.