How far is Lakeland, FL from Cheval, FL?
The driving distance from Lakeland, FL to Cheval, FL is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
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 Hillsborough County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeland and Cheval.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and Cheval.
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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
72 m · 14 sec · South Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn left onto East Lime Street
1877 ft · 56 sec · East Lime Street
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Turn right onto Sikes Boulevard
2528 ft · 58 sec · Sikes Boulevard
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Continue on Kathleen Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Kathleen Road
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Turn left
2373 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Ocala, Naples
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Ocala
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 56: Land O Lakes, Tarpon Springs
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 56 West
559 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto State Road 56
1.5 km · 1 min · State Road 56
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Continue on State Road 54
4.4 mi · 7 min · State Road 54
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Turn left onto Land O' Lakes Boulevard
1810 ft · 41 sec · Land O' Lakes Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on North Dale Mabry Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · North Dale Mabry Highway
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Turn right onto Cheval Boulevard
2040 ft · 2 min · Cheval Boulevard
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Continue on Cheval Boulevard
1.5 km · 4 min · Cheval Boulevard
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Turn right onto Biarritz Avenue
1281 ft · 1 min · Biarritz Avenue
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Turn left onto Place Marquette
81 m · 12 sec · Place Marquette
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Place Marquette
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeland and Cheval.
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.
Kathleen Road
Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lakeland and Mostly Sunny near Cheval.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeland to Cheval?
The road trip is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Mango is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Lakeland and 25.4 miles from Cheval.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.47 one way or $14.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakeland and Mostly Sunny near Cheval.
Stop Ideas Near Mango
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 Mango.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and Cheval. Straight-line distance: 35.24 mi (56.71 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 Cheval
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
| Population | 10,702 |
| Coordinates | 28.1486200, -82.5145400 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cheval (-82.51454, 28.14862)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.47 | $14.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $8.81 | $17.63 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $7.83 | $15.66 |
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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