How far is Lakeland, FL from Tarpon Springs, FL?
The driving distance from Lakeland, FL to Tarpon Springs, FL is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.7 miles (80 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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.
City in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeland and Tarpon Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and Tarpon Springs.
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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
22.7 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 92 West: Hillsborough Avenue, Busch Gardens
3060 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight
9 mi · 16 min
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Continue on Hillsborough Avenue
9.8 mi · 16 min · Hillsborough Avenue
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Continue on Tampa Road
6.2 mi · 10 min · Tampa Road
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Turn right onto US Highway 19
5.4 mi · 8 min · US Highway 19
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Turn left onto East Tarpon Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · East Tarpon Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Tarpon Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeland and Tarpon Springs.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Kathleen Road
Merge slight left
22.7 mi · 00h 24m
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 Tarpon Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeland to Tarpon Springs?
The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.5 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?
Temple Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Lakeland and 29.4 miles from Tarpon Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.7 miles (80 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.59 one way or $17.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 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 Tarpon Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Temple Terrace
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 Temple Terrace.
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Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and Tarpon Springs. Straight-line distance: 49.73 mi (80.04 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 Tarpon Springs
City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States
| Population | 25,624 |
| Coordinates | 28.1461200, -82.7567700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tarpon Springs (-82.75677, 28.14612)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.59 | $17.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.51 | $19.03 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $10.13 | $20.27 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $9.00 | $18.01 |
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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