How far is Miami, FL from Avon Park, FL?

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Quick Snapshot
Road
177.16 mi
03h 44m
Flight
149.68 mi
240.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.68 mi
Kilometers
240.89 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.16 mi
Kilometers
285.11 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avon Park
Fri, Apr 10, 9:51 AM EDT
Return by in Miami
Fri, Apr 10, 1:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami
2026-04-10T06:06
Arrive Avon Park
Fri, Apr 10, 9:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Miami
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
Clewiston
FL

City in Florida

From Miami
88.7 mi
01h 52m
To Avon Park
88.4 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Avon Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Avon Park.

  1. 1

    Start on North Miami Avenue

    152 m · 17 sec · North Miami Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95

    144 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North

    2593 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    2242 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 595, FL 84, US 441

    2526 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 84 West, I 595 West

    3027 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 595 West

    728 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay

    1519 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 27 North: South Bay

    2115 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    63.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    11.4 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    39.6 mi · 47 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    918 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 13 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 21 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2908 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on West Main Street

    107 m · 17 sec · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

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
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
149.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clewiston
01h 52m from Miami
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Miami and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Avon Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Miami to Avon Park?

The road trip is about 177.2 miles (285.1 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Clewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Miami and 88.4 miles from Avon Park.

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

The direct path is about 149.7 miles (240.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.92 one way or $51.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Miami and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Avon Park.

Stop Ideas Near Clewiston

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

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

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Okeechobee

56 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
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West Palm Beach

87 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
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Delray Beach

90 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Deerfield Beach

94 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Avon Park. Straight-line distance: 149.68 mi (240.89 km).

Miami

#1 Miami

The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.

Population471,525
Coordinates25.7742700, -80.1936600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
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#2 Avon Park

Town in Highlands County, Florida, United States

Population10,086
Coordinates27.5958700, -81.5061900
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Miami (-80.19366, 25.77427)
End: Avon Park (-81.50619, 27.59587)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.25 gal
23.66 L · about $25.92
Round trip
$51.85
12.5 gal · 47.32 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 111.1 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $25.92 $51.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.73 $57.45
Premium $4.90 $30.60 $61.20
Diesel $4.35 $27.19 $54.37

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 · Apr 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Miami and Avon Park. The current time is 06:06:56.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.