How far is Lakeland, FL from Orange City, FL?
The driving distance from Lakeland, FL to Orange City, FL is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeland and Orange City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and Orange City.
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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
27 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight left
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right
35.9 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Orange City
1806 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Saxon Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Saxon Boulevard
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Turn right onto Enterprise Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Enterprise Road
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Turn right onto Volusia Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Volusia Avenue
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Turn right onto East Graves Avenue
100 m · 12 sec · East Graves Avenue
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Continue on East Graves Avenue
99 m · 13 sec · East Graves Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Graves Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeland and Orange City.
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 4 East
Keep slight right
35.9 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Lakeland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Orange City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeland to Orange City?
The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Doctor Phillips is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Lakeland and 43 miles from Orange City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.61 one way or $25.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Lakeland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Orange City.
Stop Ideas Near Doctor Phillips
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Doctor Phillips.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Kissimmee
Winter Park
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and Orange City. Straight-line distance: 74.24 mi (119.48 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 Orange City
City in Western Iowa
| Population | 12,335 |
| Coordinates | 28.9488800, -81.2986700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orange City (-81.29867, 28.94888)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.61 | $25.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.97 | $27.94 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $14.88 | $29.77 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $13.22 | $26.45 |
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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