How far is Orlando, FL from Arcadia, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Arcadia, FL is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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
106.71 mi
02h 26m
Flight
95.95 mi
154.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.95 mi
Kilometers
154.41 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.71 mi
Kilometers
171.73 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arcadia
Sun, Apr 12, 8:15 AM EDT
Return by in Orlando
Sun, Apr 12, 10:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-04-12T05:48
Arrive Arcadia
Sun, Apr 12, 8:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orlando
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
Eagle Lake
FL

City in Polk County, Florida, United States

From Orlando
53.5 mi
01h 13m
To Arcadia
53.3 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Orange Avenue

    140 m · 19 sec · South Orange Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Anderson Street

    146 m · 17 sec · West Anderson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Boone Avenue

    616 ft · 24 sec · Boone Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West South Street

    937 ft · 36 sec · West South Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 4 West

    1477 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    34 mi · 40 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 557: Lake Alfred, Winter Haven

    2628 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    6.4 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Shinn Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Shinn Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Lake Shore Way

    1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Way

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Continue on 6th Street Southwest

    2.2 mi · 4 min · 6th Street Southwest

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    38.6 mi · 56 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Cypress Street

    807 ft · 24 sec · Cypress Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Volusia Avenue

    772 ft · 36 sec · North Volusia Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Hickory Street

    97 m · 8 sec · East Hickory Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Hickory Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
6th Street Southwest
59.7 mi · 56%
I 4 West
34.2 mi · 32%
Lake Shore Way
0.64 mi · 1%
Shinn Boulevard
0.63 mi · 1%
CR 557
0.5 mi
West South Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

6th Street Southwest

Continue straight

38.6 mi · 00h 56m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
95.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagle Lake
01h 13m from Orlando
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Orlando and Sunny near Arcadia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Eagle Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.5 miles from Orlando and 53.3 miles from Arcadia.

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

The direct path is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.60 one way or $31.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orlando and Sunny near Arcadia.

Stop Ideas Near Eagle Lake

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

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

RAIL

Winter Haven

3 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Lakeland

21 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

21 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Kissimmee

49 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Arcadia. Straight-line distance: 95.95 mi (154.41 km).

Orlando

#1 Orlando

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

Population289,457
Coordinates28.5383400, -81.3792400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Arcadia

#2 Arcadia

City in Florida

Population8,442
Coordinates27.2158800, -81.8584200
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Arcadia (-81.85842, 27.21588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.76 gal
14.25 L · about $15.60
Round trip
$31.19
7.52 gal · 28.5 L
Estimated CO2
33.4 kg one way
Round trip: 66.8 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $15.60 $31.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.28 $34.56
Premium $4.90 $18.41 $36.82
Diesel $4.35 $16.36 $32.71

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Orlando and Arcadia. The current time is 05:48:46.

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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.