How far is Lakeland, FL from Immokalee, FL?

The driving distance from Lakeland, FL to Immokalee, FL is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.09 mi
03h 04m
Flight
116.66 mi
187.75 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.66 mi
Kilometers
187.75 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.09 mi
Kilometers
223.85 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Immokalee
Tue, May 12, 9:45 PM EDT
Return by in Lakeland
Wed, May 13, 12:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeland
2026-05-12T18:41
Arrive Immokalee
Tue, May 12, 9:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeland
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lake Placid
FL

Town in Highlands County, Florida, USA

From Lakeland
69.7 mi
01h 32m
To Immokalee
69.4 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph NNE
Destination
92°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and Immokalee.

  1. 1

    Start on East Walnut Street

    85 m · 17 sec · East Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Lake Avenue

    82 m · 16 sec · South Lake Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Lime Street

    1878 ft · 56 sec · East Lime Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bartow Road

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Bartow Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive

    2787 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1427 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Haines City, Avon Park

    1128 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    83 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto US 27

    22.6 mi · 28 min · US 27

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    10.3 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    40.7 mi · 50 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    14 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Continue on South Bridge Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Bridge Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    17.9 mi · 23 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    52 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto New Market Road West

    1.5 mi · 3 min · New Market Road West

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Charlotte Street

    132 m · 12 sec · Charlotte Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto North 1st Street

    2680 ft · 1 min · North 1st Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Immokalee Road

    48 m · 20 sec · Immokalee Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Immokalee Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 27
73.8 mi · 53%
South Main Street
21 mi · 15%
Van Fleet Drive
15.3 mi · 11%
Bartow Road
10.7 mi · 8%
New Market Road West
1.48 mi · 1%
South Bridge Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 27

Continue straight

40.7 mi · 00h 50m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
116.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Placid
01h 32m from Lakeland
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakeland and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Immokalee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakeland to Immokalee?

The road trip is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake Placid is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.7 miles from Lakeland and 69.4 miles from Immokalee.

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

The direct path is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.37 one way or $40.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakeland and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Immokalee.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Placid

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Placid, 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 Lake Placid.

RAIL

Sebring

19 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Okeechobee

50 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

81 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Winter Haven

83 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and Immokalee. Straight-line distance: 116.66 mi (187.75 km).

Lakeland

#1 Lakeland

The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.

Population115,283
Coordinates28.0394700, -81.9498000
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Immokalee

#2 Immokalee

City in Collier County, Florida, United States

Population24,154
Coordinates26.4186900, -81.4173000
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakeland (-81.9498, 28.03947)
End: Immokalee (-81.4173, 26.41869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.91 gal
18.58 L · about $20.37
Round trip
$40.73
9.82 gal · 37.16 L
Estimated CO2
43.6 kg one way
Round trip: 87.3 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $20.37 $40.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.57 $45.13
Premium $4.90 $24.04 $48.08
Diesel $4.35 $21.36 $42.72

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeland and Immokalee. The current time is 18:41:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.