How far is Lady Lake, FL from Lakeland, FL?
The driving distance from Lady Lake, FL to Lakeland, FL is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Orange County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lady Lake and Lakeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lady Lake and Lakeland.
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Start on the route
17 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Citrus Boulevard
6.7 mi · 11 min · Citrus Boulevard
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Continue on 14th Street
14.5 mi · 22 min · 14th Street
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Turn right onto O'Brien Road
2724 ft · 1 min · O'Brien Road
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Turn right
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto West Orange Street
1782 ft · 48 sec · West Orange Street
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Continue straight
21.2 mi · 27 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Commonwealth Avenue North
41 m · 2 sec · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto Commonwealth Avenue North
5.5 mi · 7 min · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Continue on Commonwealth Avenue Southwest
5.7 mi · 7 min · Commonwealth Avenue Southwest
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 4 West
2148 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 582: Lakeland
1802 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto North Socrum Loop Road
2707 ft · 53 sec · North Socrum Loop Road
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Turn right onto Lakeland Hills Boulevard
2.9 mi · 6 min · Lakeland Hills Boulevard
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Continue on North Massachusetts Avenue
1 mi · 3 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 Lady Lake and Lakeland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Orange Street
Continue straight
21.2 mi · 00h 27m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lady Lake and Mostly Sunny then Isolated 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 Lady Lake to Lakeland?
The road trip is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Bay Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Lady Lake and 34.8 miles from Lakeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.33 one way or $20.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lady Lake and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakeland.
Stop Ideas Near Bay Lake
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 Bay Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lady Lake and Lakeland. Straight-line distance: 60.69 mi (97.67 km).
#1 Lady Lake
Town in Florida
| Population | 16,179 |
| Coordinates | 28.9174900, -81.9228600 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| 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: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $4.20 | $10.33 | $20.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $11.52 | $23.03 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $12.32 | $24.65 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $14.93 | $29.86 |
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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