How far is Lakeland Highlands, FL from Lakeland, FL?
The driving distance from Lakeland Highlands, FL to Lakeland, FL is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeland Highlands and Lakeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland Highlands and Lakeland.
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Start on Scott Lake Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Scott Lake Road
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Continue on Cleveland Heights Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Cleveland Heights Boulevard
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Turn sharp left onto East Highland Drive
2634 ft · 1 min · East Highland Drive
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Turn right onto South Florida Avenue
3.7 mi · 8 min · South Florida Avenue
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
150 m · 17 sec · East Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Morton Drive
1705 ft · 50 sec · Lake Morton Drive
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
129 m · 19 sec · East Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeland Highlands and Lakeland.
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 Florida Avenue
Turn right onto South Florida Avenue
3.65 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Lakeland Highlands and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Lakeland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeland Highlands to Lakeland?
The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Medulla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Lakeland Highlands and 3.2 miles from Lakeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.95 one way or $1.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Lakeland Highlands and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Lakeland.
Stop Ideas Near Medulla
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 Medulla.
Lakeland
Lakeland
Winter Haven
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland Highlands and Lakeland. Straight-line distance: 5.51 mi (8.86 km).
#1 Lakeland Highlands
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
| Population | 11,056 |
| Coordinates | 27.9597500, -81.9500800 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakeland
The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.
| Population | 115,283 |
| Coordinates | 28.0394700, -81.9498000 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeland (-81.9498, 28.03947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.95 | $1.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.06 | $2.11 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $1.13 | $2.25 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $1.00 | $2.00 |
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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