How far is Lakeland, FL from Haines City, FL?
The driving distance from Lakeland, FL to Haines City, FL is about 23 miles (37 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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City in Polk 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 Haines City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and Haines City.
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Start on East Walnut Street
85 m · 17 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn left onto South Lake Avenue
1586 ft · 1 min · South Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Fairway Avenue
674 ft · 22 sec · Fairway Avenue
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Turn right
19.7 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto North 10th Street
1585 ft · 44 sec · North 10th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lily Avenue
153 m · 14 sec · Lily Avenue
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Continue on Stuart Avenue
156 m · 19 sec · Stuart Avenue
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Turn left onto North 14th Street
907 ft · 42 sec · North 14th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Johnson Avenue
25 m · 4 sec · East Johnson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Johnson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeland and Haines City.
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.
Longest stretch
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19.7 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
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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.
Sunny leaving Lakeland and Sunny near Haines City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeland to Haines City?
The road trip is about 23 miles (37 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Auburndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Lakeland and 11.5 miles from Haines City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.36 one way or $6.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakeland and Sunny near Haines City.
Stop Ideas Near Auburndale
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 Auburndale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and Haines City. Straight-line distance: 20.76 mi (33.41 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 Haines City
City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 26,009 |
| Coordinates | 28.1145000, -81.6200900 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Haines City (-81.62009, 28.1145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $3.97 | $7.93 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
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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