How far is Lake Alfred, FL from Baird, FL?
The driving distance from Lake Alfred, FL to Baird, FL is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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 02m.
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.
County seat of Polk County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Alfred and Baird.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Alfred and Baird.
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Start on East Haines Boulevard
2456 ft · 2 min · East Haines Boulevard
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Turn left onto Shinn Boulevard
2781 ft · 1 min · Shinn Boulevard
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Continue on Lake Shore Way
1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Way
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Turn straight
3.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue on 6th Street Southwest
2.2 mi · 4 min · 6th Street Southwest
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Van Fleet Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Continue straight
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto South Church Avenue
10.7 mi · 14 min · South Church Avenue
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Old Highway 37
4.1 mi · 6 min · Old Highway 37
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Turn straight onto Streamsong Drive
59 m · 14 sec · Streamsong Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Streamsong Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Alfred and Baird.
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.
South Church Avenue
Turn left onto South Church Avenue
10.7 mi · 00h 14m
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 Lake Alfred and Sunny near Baird.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Alfred to Baird?
The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Bartow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.7 miles from Lake Alfred and 20.7 miles from Baird.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.06 one way or $12.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Alfred and Sunny near Baird.
Stop Ideas Near Bartow
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 Bartow.
Winter Haven
Lakeland
Lakeland
Sebring
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Alfred and Baird. Straight-line distance: 31.34 mi (50.44 km).
#1 Lake Alfred
City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 6,331 |
| Coordinates | 28.0919600, -81.7234100 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baird
Baird is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 27.6875300, -81.9559200 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baird (-81.95592, 27.68753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $6.06 | $12.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $7.15 | $14.30 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
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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