How far is Lake Wales, FL from Hialeah, FL?
The driving distance from Lake Wales, FL to Hialeah, FL is about 213.2 miles (343.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Wales and Hialeah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Wales and Hialeah.
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Start on the route
18 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto East Central Avenue
30 m · 12 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn left onto South Scenic Highway
1967 ft · 50 sec · South Scenic Highway
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Turn slight left onto East Polk Avenue
68 m · 10 sec · East Polk Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street
1099 ft · 48 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Palm Avenue
1019 ft · 45 sec · Palm Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward Palm Avenue
78 m · 7 sec · Palm Avenue
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Merge slight left
45.2 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit left
784 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
90 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
926 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
146.6 mi · 2 hr 41 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadium
2905 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
772 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Northwest 199th Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 37th Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest 37th Avenue
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Continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
2.8 mi · 5 min · Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
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Continue on East 8th Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · East 8th Avenue
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Turn right onto East 49th Street
2553 ft · 1 min · East 49th Street
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Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
1 km · 1 min · East 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto East 39th Street
1137 ft · 50 sec · East 39th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 39th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Wales and Hialeah.
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
147 mi · 02h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Lake Wales and Mostly Sunny near Hialeah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Wales to Hialeah?
The road trip is about 213.2 miles (343.1 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
North River Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.7 miles from Lake Wales and 111.5 miles from Hialeah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 10:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.19 one way or $62.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Lake Wales and Mostly Sunny near Hialeah.
Stop Ideas Near North River Shores
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 North River Shores.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Wales and Hialeah. Straight-line distance: 162.59 mi (261.67 km).
#1 Lake Wales
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
| Population | 17,693 |
| Coordinates | 27.9014100, -81.5859100 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hialeah
The most populous city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
| Population | 232,027 |
| Coordinates | 25.8576000, -80.2781100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 39th Street (-80.278115, 25.857757)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 343 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $31.19 | $62.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $34.56 | $69.12 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $36.82 | $73.64 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $32.71 | $65.42 |
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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