How far is Oakland Park, FL from Lakeland, FL?
The driving distance from Oakland Park, FL to Lakeland, FL is about 207.7 miles (334.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 25m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.
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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland Park and Lakeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland Park and Lakeland.
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Start on Northeast 36th Street
44 m · 11 sec · Northeast 36th Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 11th Avenue
101 m · 19 sec · Northeast 11th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast 37th Street
74 m · 18 sec · Northeast 37th Street
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Turn left onto North Dixie Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto Northeast 62nd Street
879 ft · 25 sec · Northeast 62nd Street
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Continue on Cypress Creek Road
1193 ft · 27 sec · Cypress Creek Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
2279 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
1629 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West
538 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
2098 ft · 45 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
3169 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
750 ft · 28 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue
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Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando
657 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1761 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
125.2 mi · 2 hr 17 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 Oakland Park 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
125 mi · 02h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Oakland Park and Sunny near Lakeland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland Park to Lakeland?
The road trip is about 207.7 miles (334.2 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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 104 miles from Oakland Park and 103.7 miles from Lakeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 8:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.40 one way or $60.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oakland Park and 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.
Okeechobee
Sebring
West Palm Beach
Kissimmee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland Park and Lakeland. Straight-line distance: 170.71 mi (274.73 km).
#1 Oakland Park
A city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 45,070 |
| Coordinates | 26.1723100, -80.1319900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 334 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 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 | $30.40 | $60.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.69 | $67.38 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $35.89 | $71.78 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $31.89 | $63.77 |
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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