How far is Lakeland, FL from Spring Hill, FL?
The driving distance from Lakeland, FL to Spring Hill, FL is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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 34m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeland and Spring Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and Spring Hill.
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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
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 7th Street
44 m · 2 sec · 7th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 7th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 7th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 7th Street
965 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street
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Turn straight
732 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Lock Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Lock Street
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Continue on Blanton Road
8.2 mi · 13 min · Blanton Road
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Continue on Lake Lola Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Lake Lola Road
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Continue on Spring Lake Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Spring Lake Highway
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Turn left onto Powell Road
8.7 mi · 13 min · Powell Road
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Spring Hill Drive
4 mi · 7 min · Spring Hill Drive
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Turn right onto Coronado Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Coronado Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Linden Drive
2940 ft · 1 min · Linden Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeland and Spring Hill.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lakeland and Mostly Sunny near Spring Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeland to Spring Hill?
The road trip is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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 29.8 miles from Lakeland and 29.8 miles from Spring Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakeland and Mostly Sunny near Spring Hill.
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 Spring Hill. Straight-line distance: 46.27 mi (74.46 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 Spring Hill
Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida
| Population | 98,621 |
| Coordinates | 28.4768800, -82.5254600 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Hill (-82.52546, 28.47688)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.71 | $17.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $10.28 | $20.56 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $9.14 | $18.27 |
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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