How far is Lakeland, FL from Oakland Park, FL?
The driving distance from Lakeland, FL to Oakland Park, FL is about 207.4 miles (333.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.
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.
Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeland and Oakland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and Oakland Park.
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Start on East Walnut Street
85 m · 17 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn left onto South Lake Avenue
82 m · 16 sec · South Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto East Lime Street
1878 ft · 56 sec · East Lime Street
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Turn right onto Bartow Road
10.7 mi · 16 min · Bartow Road
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
2787 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Continue straight
1427 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
10.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
46.4 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit left
784 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
90 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
926 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
125.3 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
58 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Northwest 31st Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
2928 ft · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Pompano Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · South Pompano Parkway
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Continue on North Powerline Road
1033 ft · 22 sec · North Powerline Road
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Continue on South Powerline Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Powerline Road
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Turn left onto West Commercial Boulevard
2764 ft · 1 min · West Commercial Boulevard
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Continue on East Commercial Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · East Commercial Boulevard
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Turn slight right
58 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Dixie Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto Northeast 36th Street
29 m · 4 sec · Northeast 36th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 36th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeland and Oakland Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
125 mi · 02h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Lakeland and Sunny near Oakland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeland to Oakland Park?
The road trip is about 207.4 miles (333.8 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?
West Vero Corridor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.8 miles from Lakeland and 103.6 miles from Oakland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 8:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.36 one way or $60.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakeland and Sunny near Oakland Park.
Stop Ideas Near West Vero Corridor
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 West Vero Corridor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and Oakland Park. Straight-line distance: 170.71 mi (274.73 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 Oakland Park
A city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 45,070 |
| Coordinates | 26.1723100, -80.1319900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakland Park (-80.13199, 26.17231)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 334 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $30.36 | $60.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.64 | $67.29 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $35.84 | $71.68 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $31.84 | $63.68 |
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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