How far is Lakeland, FL from Mount Dora, FL?
The driving distance from Lakeland, FL to Mount Dora, FL is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeland and Mount Dora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and Mount Dora.
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Start on East Walnut Street
129 m · 19 sec · East Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Morton Drive
1039 ft · 31 sec · Lake Morton Drive
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Turn right onto South Massachusetts Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Massachusetts Avenue
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Continue on Lakeland Hills Boulevard
3.6 mi · 7 min · Lakeland Hills Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 4 East: Orlando
1691 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
24.8 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 429 North: Apopka
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Western Beltway
32.4 mi · 37 min · Western Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441, CR 437: Orange Blossom Trail, Plymouth Sorrento Road
849 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Orange Blossom Trail
112 m · 15 sec
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Continue on SR 429 Connector Road
1274 ft · 27 sec · SR 429 Connector Road
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Turn right onto Orange Blossom Trail
7.2 mi · 10 min · Orange Blossom Trail
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Turn slight left onto Old Highway 441
1.6 km · 2 min · Old Highway 441
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Continue on South Highland Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Highland Street
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Turn left onto East 5th Avenue
2656 ft · 2 min · East 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto North Donnelly Street
660 ft · 25 sec · North Donnelly Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
22 m · 3 sec · East 7th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeland and Mount Dora.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Western Beltway
Continue on Western Beltway
32.4 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lakeland and Partly Sunny near Mount Dora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeland to Mount Dora?
The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Citrus Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Lakeland and 36.8 miles from Mount Dora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.78 one way or $21.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lakeland and Partly Sunny near Mount Dora.
Stop Ideas Near Citrus Ridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
Kissimmee City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Citrus Ridge.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Haven
Winter Park
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and Mount Dora. Straight-line distance: 55.89 mi (89.94 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 Mount Dora
City in Lake County, Florida, United States
| Population | 14,778 |
| Coordinates | 28.8024900, -81.6445200 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Dora (-81.64452, 28.80249)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $10.78 | $21.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.95 | $23.90 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $12.73 | $25.46 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $11.31 | $22.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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