How far is Lauderdale Lakes, FL from Lakeland, FL?
The driving distance from Lauderdale Lakes, FL to Lakeland, FL is about 207.2 miles (333.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168 miles (270.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lauderdale Lakes and Lakeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lauderdale Lakes and Lakeland.
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Start on Northwest 44th Terrace
67 m · 12 sec · Northwest 44th Terrace
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Turn right onto Northwest 33rd Street
604 ft · 27 sec · Northwest 33rd Street
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Continue on Northwest 43rd Avenue
1225 ft · 56 sec · Northwest 43rd Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 36th Street
580 ft · 26 sec · Northwest 36th Street
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Turn slight left onto Northwest 37th Street
135 m · 21 sec · Northwest 37th Street
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Turn left onto State Road 7
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Road 7
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Turn left onto West Commercial Boulevard
2290 ft · 1 min · West Commercial Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike
592 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
1844 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
129.9 mi · 2 hr 22 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
75 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
61.6 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
3253 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
3184 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Bartow Road
10.7 mi · 16 min · Bartow Road
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Turn left onto East Lime Street
1939 ft · 1 min · East Lime Street
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Turn left onto South Lake Avenue
82 m · 13 sec · South Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
85 m · 12 sec · East Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lauderdale Lakes and Lakeland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
130 mi · 02h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lauderdale Lakes and Partly Sunny near Lakeland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lauderdale Lakes to Lakeland?
The road trip is about 207.2 miles (333.4 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
West Vero Corridor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.7 miles from Lauderdale Lakes and 103.5 miles from Lakeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168 miles (270.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.32 one way or $60.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lauderdale Lakes and Partly Sunny near Lakeland.
Stop Ideas Near West Vero Corridor
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 West Vero Corridor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lauderdale Lakes and Lakeland. Straight-line distance: 167.98 mi (270.34 km).
#1 Lauderdale Lakes
City in Broward County, Florida, United States
| Population | 36,769 |
| Coordinates | 26.1664700, -80.2083800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakeland
The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.
| Population | 115,283 |
| Coordinates | 28.0394700, -81.9498000 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeland (-81.9498, 28.03947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $30.32 | $60.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.60 | $67.19 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $35.79 | $71.58 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $31.80 | $63.60 |
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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