How far is Lakeland, FL from West Pensacola, FL?
The driving distance from Lakeland, FL to West Pensacola, FL is about 461.6 miles (742.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 361.1 miles (581.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 40m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeland and West Pensacola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and West Pensacola.
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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
114.4 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 295: Fairfield Drive
1615 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 295 South
610 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto East Fairfield Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · East Fairfield Drive
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Turn left onto Fernwood Avenue
733 ft · 22 sec · Fernwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Bobe Street
108 m · 12 sec · West Bobe Street
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Turn left onto Border Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Border Street
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Continue on Lillian Highway
1.2 km · 2 min · Lillian Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lillian Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeland and West Pensacola.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight right
283 mi · 05h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Lakeland and Mostly Sunny near West Pensacola.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeland to West Pensacola?
The road trip is about 461.6 miles (742.9 km) and usually takes 08h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 230.8 miles from Lakeland and 230.8 miles from West Pensacola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 361.1 miles (581.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 100.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $67.57 one way or $135.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lakeland and West Pensacola, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakeland and Mostly Sunny near West Pensacola.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and West Pensacola. Straight-line distance: 361.15 mi (581.21 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 Pensacola
Census-designated place in Escambia County, Florida
| Population | 21,339 |
| Coordinates | 30.4265900, -87.2796900 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Pensacola (-87.27969, 30.42659)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 743 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 45m |
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 | $67.57 | $135.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $74.87 | $149.74 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $79.76 | $159.51 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $70.86 | $141.72 |
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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