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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.58 mi
01h 34m
Flight
46.27 mi
74.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.27 mi
Kilometers
74.46 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.58 mi
Kilometers
95.89 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 9:18 AM EDT
Return by in Lakeland
Thu, Apr 23, 10:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeland
2026-04-23T07:44
Arrive Spring Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 9:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Dade City
FL

County seat of Pasco County, Florida, United States

From Lakeland
29.8 mi
00h 47m
To Spring Hill
29.8 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph ESE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Walnut Street

    129 m · 19 sec · East Walnut Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Morton Drive

    727 ft · 22 sec · Lake Morton Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Iowa Avenue

    1034 ft · 32 sec · South Iowa Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East Lemon Street

    1307 ft · 46 sec · East Lemon Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Florida Avenue

    23.5 mi · 34 min · South Florida Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Dade City

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 7th Street

    44 m · 2 sec · 7th Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto 7th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 7th Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on 7th Street

    965 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    732 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lock Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lock Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Blanton Road

    8.2 mi · 13 min · Blanton Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lake Lola Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Lake Lola Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Spring Lake Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Spring Lake Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Powell Road

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Powell Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Broad Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Spring Hill Drive

    4 mi · 7 min · Spring Hill Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Coronado Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Coronado Drive

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Linden Drive

    2940 ft · 1 min · Linden Drive

  22. 22

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Florida Avenue
26 mi · 44%
Powell Road
8.68 mi · 15%
Blanton Road
8.22 mi · 14%
Spring Hill Drive
3.99 mi · 7%
Spring Lake Highway
3.81 mi · 6%
Dade City
2.14 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
46.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dade City
00h 47m from Lakeland
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dade City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dade City.

OTHER

Dade City, Florida

1 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
RAIL

Lakeland

43 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

43 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

52 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and Spring Hill. Straight-line distance: 46.27 mi (74.46 km).

Lakeland

#1 Lakeland

The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.

Population115,283
Coordinates28.0394700, -81.9498000
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Spring Hill

#2 Spring Hill

Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida

Population98,621
Coordinates28.4768800, -82.5254600
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakeland (-81.9498, 28.03947)
End: Spring Hill (-82.52546, 28.47688)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.96 L · about $8.71
Round trip
$17.42
4.2 gal · 15.92 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeland and Spring Hill. The current time is 07:44:20.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.