How far is Lakeland, FL from West Park, FL?
The driving distance from Lakeland, FL to West Park, FL is about 124 miles (199.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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 02h 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.
Human settlement in Sumter County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeland and West Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and West Park.
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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
16.4 mi · 25 min · South Florida Avenue
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Turn right
34.8 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight left
89 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
1759 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Ocala
1518 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
67 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 26: Newberry Road, Gainesville, Newberry
1852 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto FL 26 East: Newberry Road, Gainesville, University Of Florida
43 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto West Newberry Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West Newberry Road
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Turn left onto Northwest 55th Street
3256 ft · 2 min · Northwest 55th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 55th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeland and West Park.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
67 mi · 01h 12m
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 West Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeland to West Park?
The road trip is about 124 miles (199.5 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Wildwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Lakeland and 61.8 miles from West Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.13 one way or $36.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakeland and Sunny near West Park.
Stop Ideas Near Wildwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
Inverness Government Center
City of Belleview
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wildwood.
Wildwood, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Ocala, Florida
Dade City, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and West Park. Straight-line distance: 115.82 mi (186.39 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 West Park
City in Florida, United States of America
| Population | 15,038 |
| Coordinates | 29.6683000, -82.4017700 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Park (-82.40177, 29.6683)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $18.13 | $36.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.08 | $40.17 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $21.40 | $42.79 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $19.01 | $38.02 |
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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