How far is Orlando, FL from Auburndale, FL?
The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Auburndale, FL is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Polk County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orlando and Auburndale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Auburndale.
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Start on the route
35 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South Orange Avenue
140 m · 19 sec · South Orange Avenue
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3
Turn right onto West Anderson Street
146 m · 17 sec · West Anderson Street
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4
Turn right onto Boone Avenue
616 ft · 24 sec · Boone Avenue
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Turn left onto West South Street
937 ft · 36 sec · West South Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 4 West
1477 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
38.1 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 559: Polk City, Auburndale
1892 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left
2407 ft · 45 sec
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Polk City Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Polk City Road
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Continue on Polk City Road
48 m · 4 sec · Polk City Road
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Continue on Lake Ariana Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Lake Ariana Boulevard
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Continue on Main Street North
667 ft · 19 sec · Main Street North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lake Stella Drive
996 ft · 34 sec
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Exit the rotary
46 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Bartow Avenue
1156 ft · 41 sec · North Bartow Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Bartow Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orlando and Auburndale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 4 West
Merge slight left
38.1 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Orlando and Sunny near Auburndale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Auburndale?
The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Loughman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Orlando and 23.2 miles from Auburndale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.80 one way or $13.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orlando and Sunny near Auburndale.
Stop Ideas Near Loughman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
Kissimmee City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Loughman.
Kissimmee
Winter Haven
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Auburndale. Straight-line distance: 41.09 mi (66.13 km).
#1 Orlando
The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.
| Population | 289,457 |
| Coordinates | 28.5383400, -81.3792400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Auburndale
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
| Population | 17,204 |
| Coordinates | 28.0653000, -81.7886900 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
End: Auburndale (-81.78869, 28.0653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.80 | $13.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.54 | $15.07 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $8.03 | $16.06 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $7.13 | $14.27 |
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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