How far is Lakeland, FL from South Venice, FL?
The driving distance from Lakeland, FL to South Venice, FL is about 99 miles (159.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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 59m.
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.
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeland and South Venice.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and South Venice.
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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
72 m · 14 sec · South Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn left onto East Lime Street
1877 ft · 56 sec · East Lime Street
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Turn right onto Sikes Boulevard
2528 ft · 58 sec · Sikes Boulevard
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Continue on Kathleen Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Kathleen Road
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Turn left
2373 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Ocala, Naples
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
60.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 681: Venice, Osprey
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn straight onto Tamiami Trail
2.6 mi · 4 min · Tamiami Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 By-Pass
3 mi · 5 min · US 41 By-Pass
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Continue on Tamiami Trail
1.3 mi · 2 min · Tamiami Trail
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Turn right onto West Baffin Road
1 km · 2 min · West Baffin Road
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Turn right onto Sterling Road
1507 ft · 1 min · Sterling Road
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Turn left onto Hudson Road
51 m · 7 sec · Hudson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hudson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeland and South Venice.
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 75 South
Merge slight left
60.9 mi · 01h 05m
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 leaving Lakeland and Sunny near South Venice.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeland to South Venice?
The road trip is about 99 miles (159.3 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Ruskin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Lakeland and 49.4 miles from South Venice.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.48 one way or $28.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakeland and Sunny near South Venice.
Stop Ideas Near Ruskin
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 Ruskin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and South Venice. Straight-line distance: 74.09 mi (119.24 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 South Venice
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
| Population | 13,949 |
| Coordinates | 27.0531100, -82.4242600 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Venice (-82.42426, 27.05311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $14.48 | $28.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.04 | $32.08 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $17.09 | $34.17 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $15.18 | $30.36 |
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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