How far is Lakeland, FL from Plant City, FL?
The driving distance from Lakeland, FL to Plant City, FL is about 10.6 miles (17 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeland and Plant City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and Plant 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
727 ft · 22 sec · Lake Morton Drive
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Turn right onto South Iowa Avenue
1034 ft · 32 sec · South Iowa Avenue
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Continue on East Lemon Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Lemon Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Beulah Drive
655 ft · 13 sec · Lake Beulah Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sloan Avenue
32 m · 2 sec · Sloan Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Sloan Avenue
149 m · 14 sec · Sloan Avenue
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Turn left onto George Jenkins Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · George Jenkins Boulevard
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Continue on New Tampa Highway
7.8 mi · 12 min · New Tampa Highway
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Turn right onto North Warnell Street
60 m · 9 sec · North Warnell Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Warnell Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeland and Plant City.
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.
New Tampa Highway
Continue on New Tampa Highway
7.77 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Lakeland and Partly Sunny near Plant City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeland to Plant City?
The road trip is about 10.6 miles (17 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Medulla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Lakeland and 5.3 miles from Plant City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.53 one way or $3.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lakeland and Partly Sunny near Plant City.
Stop Ideas Near Medulla
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 Medulla.
Lakeland
Lakeland
Winter Haven
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and Plant City. Straight-line distance: 10.16 mi (16.35 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 Plant City
A city in Hillsborough County, Florida.
| Population | 39,744 |
| Coordinates | 28.0188800, -82.1146900 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plant City (-82.11469, 28.01888)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.53 | $3.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
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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