How far is Lakeland, FL from Homosassa Springs, FL?

The driving distance from Lakeland, FL to Homosassa Springs, FL is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.48 mi
01h 49m
Flight
65.08 mi
104.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.08 mi
Kilometers
104.73 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.48 mi
Kilometers
121.47 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Homosassa Springs
Thu, May 28, 4:07 PM EDT
Return by in Lakeland
Thu, May 28, 5:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeland
2026-05-28T14:18
Arrive Homosassa Springs
Thu, May 28, 4:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Lacoochee
FL

Census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida

From Lakeland
37.8 mi
00h 54m
To Homosassa Springs
37.7 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeland and Homosassa Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and Homosassa Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on East Walnut Street

    129 m · 19 sec · East Walnut Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Morton Drive

    727 ft · 22 sec · Lake Morton Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Iowa Avenue

    1034 ft · 32 sec · South Iowa Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East Lemon Street

    1307 ft · 46 sec · East Lemon Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Florida Avenue

    23.5 mi · 34 min · South Florida Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Dade City

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 7th Street

    44 m · 2 sec · 7th Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto 7th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 7th Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on 7th Street

    965 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Cortez Boulevard

    11.2 mi · 15 min · Cortez Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Jefferson Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Jefferson Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Ponce de Leon Boulevard

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Ponce de Leon Boulevard

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ponce de Leon Boulevard

    56 m · 5 sec · Ponce de Leon Boulevard

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Ponce de Leon Boulevard

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Ponce de Leon Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Suncoast Boulevard

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Suncoast Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Grover Cleveland Boulevard

    37 m · 3 sec · West Grover Cleveland Boulevard

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grover Cleveland Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeland and Homosassa Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Florida Avenue
26 mi · 34%
Ponce de Leon Boulevard
15.9 mi · 21%
Cortez Boulevard
11.2 mi · 15%
Suncoast Boulevard
6.13 mi · 8%
7th Street
4.49 mi · 6%
Jefferson Street
2.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Florida Avenue

Turn right onto South Florida Avenue

23.5 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
65.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lacoochee
00h 54m from Lakeland
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakeland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Homosassa Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakeland to Homosassa Springs?

The road trip is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Lacoochee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Lakeland and 37.7 miles from Homosassa Springs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.03 one way or $22.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakeland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Homosassa Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Lacoochee

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lacoochee, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lacoochee.

OTHER

Dade City, Florida

11 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

46 mi away
601 North Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

51 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

51 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and Homosassa Springs. Straight-line distance: 65.08 mi (104.73 km).

Lakeland

#1 Lakeland

The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.

Population115,283
Coordinates28.0394700, -81.9498000
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Homosassa Springs

#2 Homosassa Springs

Census designated place

Population13,791
Coordinates28.8035900, -82.5759300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakeland (-81.9498, 28.03947)
End: Homosassa Springs (-82.57593, 28.80359)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.08 L · about $11.03
Round trip
$22.07
5.32 gal · 20.16 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $11.03 $22.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.23 $24.45
Premium $4.90 $13.02 $26.05
Diesel $4.35 $11.57 $23.14

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · May 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeland and Homosassa Springs. The current time is 14:18:46.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.