How far is Lakeland, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Lakeland, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 196 miles (315.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
County seat of Volusia County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeland and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and Jacksonville.
-
1
Start on East Walnut Street
129 m · 19 sec · East Walnut Street
-
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Morton Drive
727 ft · 22 sec · Lake Morton Drive
-
3
Turn right onto South Iowa Avenue
1356 ft · 43 sec · South Iowa Avenue
-
4
Turn right onto South Massachusetts Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · South Massachusetts Avenue
-
5
Continue on Lakeland Hills Boulevard
3.6 mi · 7 min · Lakeland Hills Boulevard
-
6
Take the ramp left toward I 4 East: Orlando
1691 ft · 51 sec
-
7
Merge slight left
27 mi · 30 min
-
8
Keep slight left
13.4 mi · 16 min
-
9
Keep slight right
56.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min
-
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
1195 ft · 15 sec
-
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville
1.2 mi · 2 min
-
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville
1.6 km · 1 min
-
13
Merge slight left
86.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min
-
14
Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
1.1 mi · 2 min
-
15
Keep slight right to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive
88 m · 6 sec
-
16
Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street
1.2 mi · 3 min
-
17
Turn left
40 m · 11 sec
-
18
Turn right
37 m · 14 sec
-
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaver Street
32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street
-
20
Turn right
53 m · 13 sec
-
21
At the end of the road, turn right
38 m · 11 sec
-
22
Turn right onto Union Street
7 m · 1 sec · Union Street
-
23
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeland and Jacksonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
86.1 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lakeland and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeland to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 196 miles (315.5 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
North DeLand is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.9 miles from Lakeland and 99.2 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.70 one way or $57.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lakeland and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near North DeLand
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 North DeLand.
DeLand
Sanford
Daytona Beach, Florida
Winter Park
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 159.4 mi (256.53 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 Jacksonville
The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area.
| Population | 920,570 |
| Coordinates | 30.3321800, -81.6556500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $28.70 | $57.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.80 | $63.61 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $33.88 | $67.76 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $30.10 | $60.20 |
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 · Apr 22, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.