How far is Lakeland, FL from Weston, FL?

The driving distance from Lakeland, FL to Weston, FL is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
195.19 mi
04h 16m
Flight
164.45 mi
264.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.45 mi
Kilometers
264.65 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.19 mi
Kilometers
314.13 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weston
Fri, May 1, 10:19 AM EDT
Return by in Lakeland
Fri, May 1, 2:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeland
2026-05-01T06:03
Arrive Weston
Fri, May 1, 10:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeland
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Port LaBelle
FL

Census-designated place in Hendry County, Florida

From Lakeland
97.7 mi
02h 08m
To Weston
97.4 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeland and Weston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and Weston.

  1. 1

    Start on East Walnut Street

    85 m · 17 sec · East Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Lake Avenue

    82 m · 16 sec · South Lake Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Lime Street

    1878 ft · 56 sec · East Lime Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bartow Road

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Bartow Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive

    2787 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1427 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Haines City, Avon Park

    1128 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    83 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto US 27

    22.6 mi · 28 min · US 27

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    10.3 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    55.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1177 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    32.1 mi · 43 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    40.1 mi · 48 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2525 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples

    1458 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale

    1.3 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    3204 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Glades Parkway

    2266 ft · 52 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Glades Parkway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Glades Parkway

  25. 25

    Continue on Royal Palm Boulevard

    2460 ft · 58 sec · Royal Palm Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Weston Hills Drive

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Weston Hills Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Golf View Drive

    2653 ft · 2 min · Golf View Drive

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eagle Run Drive

    33 m · 4 sec · Eagle Run Drive

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Eagle Run Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeland and Weston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 27
161 mi · 83%
Van Fleet Drive
15.3 mi · 8%
Bartow Road
10.7 mi · 6%
Glades Parkway
2.69 mi · 1%
Weston Hills Drive
1.58 mi · 1%
I 75 South
1.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 27

Continue straight

55.1 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
164.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port LaBelle
02h 08m from Lakeland
Leave By
8:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lakeland and Sunny near Weston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakeland to Weston?

The road trip is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km) and usually takes 04h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Port LaBelle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.7 miles from Lakeland and 97.4 miles from Weston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.58 one way or $57.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakeland and Sunny near Weston.

Stop Ideas Near Port LaBelle

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port LaBelle, 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 Port LaBelle.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

48 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

70 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Okeechobee

79 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

82 mi away
601 East Center St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and Weston. Straight-line distance: 164.45 mi (264.65 km).

Lakeland

#1 Lakeland

The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.

Population115,283
Coordinates28.0394700, -81.9498000
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Weston

#2 Weston

A city in Broward County, Florida.

Population71,086
Coordinates26.1003700, -80.3997700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakeland (-81.9498, 28.03947)
End: Weston (-80.39977, 26.10037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.89 gal
26.07 L · about $28.58
Round trip
$57.16
13.78 gal · 52.14 L
Estimated CO2
61.2 kg one way
Round trip: 122.5 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $28.58 $57.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $31.67 $63.33
Premium $4.90 $33.73 $67.47
Diesel $4.35 $29.97 $59.94

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeland and Weston. The current time is 06:03:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.