How far is Lake Wales, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lake Wales and Jacksonville is 168 miles (270.37 km).
Flight distance from Lake Wales, FL to Jacksonville, FL is 168 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Lake Wales to Jacksonville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lake Wales, Florida to Jacksonville, Florida is: 192.95 miles (310.52 km) by car.
Driving from Lake Wales to Jacksonville will take approximately 03 hours 12 minutes.
#1 Lake Wales
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
| Population | 17693 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 27°54'5"N 81°35'9"W |
| Latitude | 27.9014100 |
| Longitude | -81.5859100 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jacksonville
The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area. It is located on the Atlantic coast of Florida. Jacksonville is a major center for the military and is home to the Naval Air Station Jacksonville.
| Population | 920570 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°19'56"N 81°39'20"W |
| Latitude | 30.3321800 |
| Longitude | -81.6556500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Jacksonville: Union Street (-81.655668,30.332118)
Estimated Travel Time Between Lake Wales and Jacksonville
The distance between Lake Wales and Jacksonville is 311 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 27 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Lake Wales and Jacksonville. The current time is 12:59:28.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 25 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 49 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 51 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 12 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 45 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 34 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 24 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.77 liters (6.81 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Wales and Jacksonville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Wales to Jacksonville is $22.63 (diesel $29.62).
Florida gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.74 | $4.07 | $4.35 |
| Total | $22.63 | $25.48 | $27.68 | $29.62 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Florida ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.324 (Diesel $4.350) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake Wales and Jacksonville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
