How far is Lakeland, FL from Lady Lake, FL?

The driving distance from Lakeland, FL to Lady Lake, FL is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
69.21 mi
01h 43m
Flight
60.69 mi
97.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.69 mi
Kilometers
97.67 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.21 mi
Kilometers
111.39 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lady Lake
Tue, Jun 2, 4:03 PM EDT
Return by in Lakeland
Tue, Jun 2, 5:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeland
2026-06-02T14:20
Arrive Lady Lake
Tue, Jun 2, 4:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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
Bay Lake
FL

City in Orange County, Florida, United States

From Lakeland
34.7 mi
00h 51m
To Lady Lake
34.5 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph WNW
Destination
92°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and Lady Lake.

  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

    1039 ft · 31 sec · Lake Morton Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Massachusetts Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Massachusetts Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Lakeland Hills Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Lakeland Hills Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 4 East: Orlando

    1691 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 33: Polk City

    1396 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lakeland Hills Boulevard

    114 m · 5 sec · Lakeland Hills Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Commonwealth Avenue

    11.3 mi · 15 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Commonwealth Avenue North

    40 m · 2 sec · Commonwealth Avenue North

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Commonwealth Avenue North

    21.2 mi · 27 min · Commonwealth Avenue North

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1765 ft · 54 sec · Broad Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Howey Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Howey Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Independence Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Independence Boulevard

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    13.5 mi · 21 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 14th Street

    1247 ft · 42 sec · 14th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Citrus Boulevard

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Citrus Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward West Lady Lake Boulevard

    55 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Lady Lake Boulevard

    86 m · 14 sec · West Lady Lake Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Old Dixie Highway

    806 ft · 37 sec · South Old Dixie Highway

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right

    64 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Commonwealth Avenue North
21.3 mi · 31%
Commonwealth Avenue
11.3 mi · 16%
Citrus Boulevard
6.5 mi · 9%
Howey Road
5.24 mi · 8%
Lakeland Hills Boulevard
3.66 mi · 5%
I 4 East
3.62 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Commonwealth Avenue North

Exit the roundabout onto Commonwealth Avenue North

21.2 mi · 00h 27m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
60.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bay Lake
00h 51m from Lakeland
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakeland and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lady Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakeland to Lady Lake?

The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Bay Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Lakeland and 34.5 miles from Lady Lake.

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

The direct path is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.12 one way or $20.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakeland and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lady Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Bay Lake

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

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

OTHER

Dade City, Florida

30 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

45 mi away
601 North Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

48 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

48 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and Lady Lake. Straight-line distance: 60.69 mi (97.67 km).

Lakeland

#1 Lakeland

The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.

Population115,283
Coordinates28.0394700, -81.9498000
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Lady Lake

#2 Lady Lake

Town in Florida

Population16,179
Coordinates28.9174900, -81.9228600
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakeland (-81.9498, 28.03947)
End: Lady Lake (-81.92286, 28.91749)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.25 L · about $10.12
Round trip
$20.24
4.88 gal · 18.5 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $10.12 $20.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.21 $22.43
Premium $4.90 $11.95 $23.89
Diesel $4.35 $10.61 $21.23

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeland and Lady Lake. The current time is 14:20:40.

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.