How far is Lakeland, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lakeland and Jacksonville is 159.4 miles (256.53 km).
Flight distance from Lakeland, FL to Jacksonville, FL is 159.4 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Lakeland to Jacksonville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lakeland, Florida to Jacksonville, Florida is: 196.03 miles (315.48 km) by car.
Driving from Lakeland to Jacksonville will take approximately 03 hours 02 minutes.
#1 Lakeland
The most populous city in Polk County, Florida. It is located on Lakeland Highlands in central Florida. Lakeland is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lakeland Museum of Art and the Florida Southern College Lakeland Campus.
| Population | 115283 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 28°2'22"N 81°56'59"W |
| Latitude | 28.0394700 |
| Longitude | -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. It is located on the Atlantic coast of Florida. Jacksonville is a major center for the military and is home to the Naval Air Station Jacksonville.
| Population | 920570 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°19'56"N 81°39'20"W |
| Latitude | 30.3321800 |
| Longitude | -81.6556500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Jacksonville: Union Street (-81.655668,30.332118)
Estimated Travel Time Between Lakeland and Jacksonville
The distance between Lakeland and Jacksonville is 315 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 30 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Lakeland and Jacksonville. The current time is 03:47:57.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 31 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 54 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 55 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 16 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 48 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 36 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 26 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.18 liters (6.92 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lakeland and Jacksonville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lakeland to Jacksonville is $22.99 (diesel $30.09).
Florida gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.74 | $4.07 | $4.35 |
| Total | $22.99 | $25.88 | $28.13 | $30.09 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Florida ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.324 (Diesel $4.350) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lakeland and Jacksonville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
