How far is Minneola, FL from Orlando, FL?

The driving distance from Minneola, FL to Orlando, FL is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.66 mi
00h 31m
Flight
22.41 mi
36.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.41 mi
Kilometers
36.06 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.66 mi
Kilometers
44.52 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Thu, May 14, 3:44 PM EDT
Return by in Minneola
Thu, May 14, 4:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minneola
2026-05-14T15:13
Arrive Orlando
Thu, May 14, 3:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Minneola
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Winter Garden
FL

A city in Orange County, Florida.

From Minneola
13.4 mi
00h 15m
To Orlando
14.3 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Minneola and Orlando.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Minneola and Orlando.

  1. 1

    Start on South Bloxam Avenue

    133 m · 21 sec · South Bloxam Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    918 ft · 18 sec · East Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Highway 50

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 50

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Hancock Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Hancock Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Orlando

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    12.3 mi · 13 min · Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on East-West Expressway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · East-West Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17, US 92, US 441: Orange Blossom Trail

    799 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Carter Street

    3109 ft · 2 min · Carter Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hicks Avenue

    62 m · 5 sec · Hicks Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Hicks Avenue

    701 ft · 21 sec · Hicks Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Anderson Street

    2446 ft · 1 min · West Anderson Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Boone Avenue

    655 ft · 22 sec · Boone Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West South Street

    60 m · 5 sec · West South Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneola and Orlando.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
12.3 mi · 44%
East-West Expressway
7.11 mi · 26%
North Hancock Road
1.71 mi · 6%
Old Highway 50
1.43 mi · 5%
Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway
0.91 mi · 3%
FL 408 Toll East
0.91 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

12.3 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
22.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winter Garden
00h 15m from Minneola
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Minneola and Mostly Sunny near Orlando.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Minneola to Orlando?

The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Winter Garden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Minneola and 14.3 miles from Orlando.

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

The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Minneola and Mostly Sunny near Orlando.

Stop Ideas Near Winter Garden

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Winter Garden and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 4.4 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 1.5 mi away

City Hall

Winter Garden , FL
W Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Rating 4.0/5 6 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winter Garden.

RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

20 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

23 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Kissimmee

35 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sanford

40 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minneola and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 22.41 mi (36.06 km).

Minneola

#1 Minneola

City in Kansas, United States

Population13,973
Coordinates28.5744400, -81.7461900
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Orlando

#2 Orlando

The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.

Population289,457
Coordinates28.5383400, -81.3792400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bloxam Avenue (-81.745887, 28.574438)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.7 L · about $4.07
Round trip
$8.13
1.96 gal · 7.4 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $4.07 $8.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.50 $9.01
Premium $4.90 $4.80 $9.60
Diesel $4.35 $4.26 $8.53

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Minneola and Orlando. The current time is 15:13:09.

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.