How far is Lake City, FL from Hialeah, FL?

The driving distance from Lake City, FL to Hialeah, FL is about 383.3 miles (616.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 332.1 miles (534.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
383.28 mi
05h 36m
Flight
332.14 mi
534.52 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
332.14 mi
Kilometers
534.52 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
383.28 mi
Kilometers
616.83 km
Drive Time
05h 36m

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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 05h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hialeah
Sat, May 30, 5:49 PM EDT
Return by in Lake City
Sat, May 30, 11:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake City
2026-05-30T12:13
Arrive Hialeah
Sat, May 30, 5:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:36 AM to 1:36 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake City
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Saint Cloud
FL

A city in Osceola County, Florida.

From Lake City
186.7 mi
02h 48m
To Hialeah
196.6 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
88°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lake City and Hialeah.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake City and Hialeah.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest Main Boulevard

    106 m · 14 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Northwest Main Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Northwest Main Boulevard

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest State Road 47

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Southwest State Road 47

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 75 South: Tampa

    1165 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    95.1 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    262 mi · 4 hr 44 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadium

    2905 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    772 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Northwest 199th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest 37th Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector

  13. 13

    Continue on East 8th Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · East 8th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East 49th Street

    2553 ft · 1 min · East 49th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 4th Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · East 4th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 39th Street

    1137 ft · 50 sec · East 39th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 39th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake City and Hialeah.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
131 mi · 34%
Florida's Turnpike South
131 mi · 34%
I 75 South
95.3 mi · 25%
Southwest State Road 47
3.82 mi · 1%
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
2.85 mi · 1%
Northwest 37th Avenue
2.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

262 mi · 04h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.2 mi
332.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Cloud
02h 48m from Lake City
Leave By
5:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake City and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hialeah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake City to Hialeah?

The road trip is about 383.3 miles (616.8 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?

Saint Cloud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.7 miles from Lake City and 196.6 miles from Hialeah.

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

The direct path is about 332.1 miles (534.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 5:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.12 one way or $112.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake City and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hialeah.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Cloud

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Cloud, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Cloud.

RAIL

Kissimmee

13 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

32 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

39 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Winter Haven

52 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake City and Hialeah. Straight-line distance: 332.14 mi (534.52 km).

Lake City

#1 Lake City

County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States

Population12,352
Coordinates30.1896800, -82.6392900
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Hialeah

#2 Hialeah

The most populous city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Population232,027
Coordinates25.8576000, -80.2781100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Northwest Main Boulevard (-82.639415, 30.189679)
End: East 39th Street (-80.278115, 25.857757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 617 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.53 gal
51.2 L · about $56.12
Round trip
$112.24
27.06 gal · 102.4 L
Estimated CO2
120.2 kg one way
Round trip: 240.5 kg / 530 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $56.12 $112.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $62.18 $124.37
Premium $4.90 $66.24 $132.49
Diesel $4.35 $58.86 $117.71

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake City and Hialeah. The current time is 12:13:26.

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.