How far is Lakeland, FL from Thonotosassa, FL?
The driving distance from Lakeland, FL to Thonotosassa, FL is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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A city 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 Thonotosassa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and Thonotosassa.
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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
19.8 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 579: Mango, Thonotosassa
1359 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Thonotosassa
80 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight
3.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
42 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeland and Thonotosassa.
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.
Kathleen Road
Merge slight left
19.8 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Lakeland and Partly Sunny near Thonotosassa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeland to Thonotosassa?
The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Plant City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Lakeland and 13.9 miles from Thonotosassa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lakeland and Partly Sunny near Thonotosassa.
Stop Ideas Near Plant 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 Plant City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and Thonotosassa. Straight-line distance: 21.55 mi (34.68 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 Thonotosassa
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
| Population | 13,014 |
| Coordinates | 28.0614100, -82.3023100 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thonotosassa (-82.30231, 28.06141)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.07 | $8.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.26 | $8.53 |
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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