How far is Lake Clarke Shores, FL from Orlando, FL?
The driving distance from Lake Clarke Shores, FL to Orlando, FL is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
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 Indian River County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Clarke Shores and Orlando.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Clarke Shores and Orlando.
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Start on West Lake Drive
3160 ft · 2 min · West Lake Drive
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Turn right onto Forest Hill Boulevard
1964 ft · 56 sec · Forest Hill Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
2325 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
20.2 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee
1870 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Indiantown Road
2775 ft · 55 sec · Indiantown Road
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Take the ramp right
591 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
147 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
2591 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
142.6 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa
2234 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Downtown Orlando
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
571 ft · 14 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Kaley Street
81 m · 15 sec · West Kaley Street
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Turn left onto South Division Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Division Avenue
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Turn right onto West South Street
1724 ft · 52 sec · West South Street
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Turn slight right
31 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Clarke Shores and Orlando.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
143 mi · 02h 33m
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 Clarke Shores and Sunny near Orlando.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Clarke Shores to Orlando?
The road trip is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Lake Clarke Shores and 86.6 miles from Orlando.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.34 one way or $50.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Clarke Shores and Sunny near Orlando.
Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere
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 Fellsmere.
Okeechobee
Sebring
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Clarke Shores and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 153.22 mi (246.58 km).
#1 Lake Clarke Shores
City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 3,619 |
| Coordinates | 26.6453400, -80.0758800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orlando
The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.
| Population | 289,457 |
| Coordinates | 28.5383400, -81.3792400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $25.34 | $50.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.08 | $56.16 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $29.91 | $59.83 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $26.58 | $53.16 |
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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