How far is Lakeland Highlands, FL from Orlando, FL?
The driving distance from Lakeland Highlands, FL to Orlando, FL is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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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 Orlando.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland Highlands and Orlando.
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Start on Scott Lake Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Scott Lake Road
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Turn right onto Lake Miriam Drive
1.5 mi · 4 min · Lake Miriam Drive
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Turn left onto Lakeland Highlands Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Lakeland Highlands Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 570 East Toll: Polk Parkway East
2646 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Polk Parkway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Polk Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Polk Parkway
11.6 mi · 13 min · Polk Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Orlando
2325 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
19.8 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight left
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 8 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 Lakeland Highlands 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.
I 4 East
Merge slight left
19.8 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Lakeland Highlands and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Orlando.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeland Highlands to Orlando?
The road trip is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Davenport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Lakeland Highlands and 30.6 miles from Orlando.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.00 one way or $18.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 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 Orlando.
Stop Ideas Near Davenport
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 Davenport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland Highlands and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 52.97 mi (85.24 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 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: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $9.00 | $18.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.97 | $19.95 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $10.62 | $21.25 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
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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