How far is Lakeland, FL from Plantation, FL?
The driving distance from Lakeland, FL to Plantation, FL is about 210.8 miles (339.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.8 miles (271.7 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeland and Plantation.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and Plantation.
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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
133.9 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 838: Sunrise Boulevard
3279 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto SR 838 West: Plantation
77 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto West Sunrise Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Sunrise Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northwest 65th Avenue
1141 ft · 33 sec · Northwest 65th Avenue
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Turn left onto 8 Street
1159 ft · 46 sec · 8 Street
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Turn left onto Garden Court
707 ft · 24 sec · Garden Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Garden Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeland and Plantation.
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
134 mi · 02h 26m
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.
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakeland and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plantation.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeland to Plantation?
The road trip is about 210.8 miles (339.2 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?
Florida Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.5 miles from Lakeland and 105.3 miles from Plantation.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.8 miles (271.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 $30.86 one way or $61.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakeland and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plantation.
Stop Ideas Near Florida Ridge
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 Florida Ridge.
Okeechobee
West Palm Beach
Sebring
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and Plantation. Straight-line distance: 168.81 mi (271.67 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 Plantation
A city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 96,351 |
| Coordinates | 26.1342100, -80.2318400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plantation (-80.23184, 26.13421)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $30.86 | $61.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $34.19 | $68.39 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $36.43 | $72.85 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $32.36 | $64.73 |
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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