How far is Lakeland, FL from Alafaya, FL?
The driving distance from Lakeland, FL to Alafaya, FL is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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.
Census-designated place in Osceola County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeland and Alafaya.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and Alafaya.
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Start on East Walnut Street
129 m · 19 sec · East Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Morton Drive
1039 ft · 31 sec · Lake Morton Drive
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Turn right onto South Massachusetts Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Massachusetts Avenue
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Continue on Lakeland Hills Boulevard
3.6 mi · 7 min · Lakeland Hills Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 4 East: Orlando
1691 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
27 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight left
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 408: Ocoee, Titusville
704 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on FL 408
1697 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 408 Toll East: Titusville
2491 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway
10.5 mi · 12 min · East-West Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Alafaya Trail
1606 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto North Alafaya Trail
1 km · 1 min · North Alafaya Trail
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Continue on Alafaya Trail
1 km · 1 min · Alafaya Trail
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Turn left onto East Colonial Drive
1444 ft · 40 sec · East Colonial Drive
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Turn left onto O'Berry Hoover Road
1199 ft · 55 sec · O'Berry Hoover Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · O'Berry Hoover Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeland and Alafaya.
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
27 mi · 00h 30m
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 Lakeland and Sunny near Alafaya.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeland to Alafaya?
The road trip is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Celebration is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Lakeland and 33.1 miles from Alafaya.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.7 miles (92.9 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.71 one way or $19.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakeland and Sunny near Alafaya.
Stop Ideas Near Celebration
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
Kissimmee City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Celebration.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Winter Haven
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and Alafaya. Straight-line distance: 57.72 mi (92.89 km).
#1 Lakeland
The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.
| Population | 115,283 |
| Coordinates | 28.0394700, -81.9498000 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alafaya
A census-designated place in Orange County, Florida.
| Population | 78,113 |
| Coordinates | 28.5641000, -81.2114000 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alafaya (-81.2114, 28.5641)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.71 | $19.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.75 | $21.51 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $11.46 | $22.91 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
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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