How far is Nokomis, FL from Orlando, FL?

The driving distance from Nokomis, FL to Orlando, FL is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
142.13 mi
02h 33m
Flight
117.68 mi
189.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.68 mi
Kilometers
189.39 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.13 mi
Kilometers
228.73 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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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 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Wed, Apr 22, 11:13 PM EDT
Return by in Nokomis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nokomis
2026-04-22T20:40
Arrive Orlando
Wed, Apr 22, 11:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nokomis
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Seffner
FL

Unincorporated community in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States

From Nokomis
71.1 mi
01h 16m
To Orlando
71 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Colonia Lane East

    2272 ft · 1 min · Colonia Lane East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Tamiami Trail

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Tamiami Trail

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    59.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Orlando

    2988 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    52.2 mi · 57 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    571 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto West Kaley Street

    81 m · 15 sec · West Kaley Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Division Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Division Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West South Street

    1724 ft · 52 sec · West South Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
72.5 mi · 51%
Tamiami Trail
61.5 mi · 43%
South Division Avenue
1.25 mi · 1%
I 4
1.16 mi · 1%
Kaley Avenue
0.44 mi
Colonia Lane East
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Tamiami Trail

Merge slight left

59.2 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
117.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seffner
01h 16m from Nokomis
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Nokomis and Partly Sunny near Orlando.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km) and usually takes 02h 33m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Seffner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Nokomis and 71 miles from Orlando.

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

The direct path is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.78 one way or $41.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Seffner

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

18 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
RAIL

Lakeland

33 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

33 mi away
600 East Main Street
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

43 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nokomis and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 117.68 mi (189.39 km).

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#1 Nokomis

City in Illinois, United States

Population3,167
Coordinates27.1192200, -82.4442600
Altitude3
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: Colonia Lane East (-82.44426, 27.119292)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.01 gal
18.98 L · about $20.78
Round trip
$41.56
10.02 gal · 37.96 L
Estimated CO2
44.5 kg one way
Round trip: 89 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $20.78 $41.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.03 $46.05
Premium $4.90 $24.53 $49.06
Diesel $4.35 $21.79 $43.59

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Nokomis and Orlando. The current time is 20:40:23.

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.