How far is Lakeland, FL from Shady Hills, FL?
The driving distance from Lakeland, FL to Shady Hills, FL is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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 26m.
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.
County seat of Pasco County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeland and Shady Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and Shady Hills.
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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
1307 ft · 46 sec · East Lemon Street
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Turn right onto South Florida Avenue
23.5 mi · 34 min · South Florida Avenue
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Dade City
1589 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Clinton Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Clinton Avenue
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Continue on McCabe Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · McCabe Road
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Continue on State Road 52
14.7 mi · 21 min · State Road 52
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Turn right onto Shady Hills Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Shady Hills Road
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Turn right onto Bosley Drive
2562 ft · 2 min · Bosley Drive
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Turn left onto Monteverde Drive
1323 ft · 60 sec · Monteverde Drive
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Turn right onto Dalberg Drive
42 m · 6 sec · Dalberg Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dalberg Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeland and Shady Hills.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Florida Avenue
Turn right onto South Florida Avenue
23.5 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakeland and Sunny near Shady Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeland to Shady Hills?
The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Dade City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Lakeland and 27.8 miles from Shady Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.13 one way or $16.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakeland and Sunny near Shady Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Dade City
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 Dade City.
Dade City, Florida
Lakeland
Lakeland
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and Shady Hills. Straight-line distance: 44.26 mi (71.23 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 Shady Hills
Census designated place
| Population | 11,523 |
| Coordinates | 28.4100000, -82.5428800 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shady Hills (-82.54288, 28.41)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $8.13 | $16.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.01 | $18.02 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $9.60 | $19.19 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $8.53 | $17.05 |
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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