How far is Lakeland, FL from Ensley, FL?
The driving distance from Lakeland, FL to Ensley, FL is about 457.1 miles (735.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 363.6 miles (585.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 31m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeland and Ensley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and Ensley.
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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
727 ft · 22 sec · Lake Morton Drive
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Turn right onto South Iowa Avenue
1034 ft · 32 sec · South Iowa Avenue
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Continue on East Lemon Street
1307 ft · 46 sec · East Lemon Street
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Turn right onto South Florida Avenue
16.4 mi · 25 min · South Florida Avenue
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Turn right
34.8 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight left
89 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
1759 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Ocala
1518 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
114.4 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
285.8 mi · 5 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Pensacola, Cantonment,
800 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North: Cantonment, Pensacola Boulevard
1700 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Pensacola Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Pensacola Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue
70 m · 10 sec · West Johnson Avenue
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Turn right onto Mayflower Avenue
132 m · 17 sec · Mayflower Avenue
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Turn right onto West Detroit Boulevard
44 m · 5 sec · West Detroit Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Detroit Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeland and Ensley.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight right
286 mi · 05h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lakeland and Sunny near Ensley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeland to Ensley?
The road trip is about 457.1 miles (735.7 km) and usually takes 08h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 228.5 miles from Lakeland and 228.5 miles from Ensley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 363.6 miles (585.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $66.91 one way or $133.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 143.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lakeland and Ensley, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakeland and Sunny near Ensley.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and Ensley. Straight-line distance: 363.6 mi (585.16 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 Ensley
Census designated place
| Population | 20,602 |
| Coordinates | 30.5188100, -87.2727500 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ensley (-87.27275, 30.51881)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 736 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 42m |
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 | $66.91 | $133.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $74.13 | $148.27 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $78.97 | $157.94 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $70.17 | $140.33 |
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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