How far is Orlando, FL from Avon Park, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Avon Park, FL is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
76.47 mi
01h 41m
Flight
65.58 mi
105.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.58 mi
Kilometers
105.54 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.47 mi
Kilometers
123.06 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avon Park
Sun, May 31, 12:04 AM EDT
Return by in Orlando
Sun, May 31, 1:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-05-30T22:23
Arrive Avon Park
Sun, May 31, 12:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
Haines City
FL

City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America

From Orlando
38.3 mi
00h 50m
To Avon Park
38.2 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
90°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Avon Park.

  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

    27.7 mi · 33 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Haines City, Clermont

    2503 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2264 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1202 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    38.8 mi · 51 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    54 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2954 ft · 2 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    107 m · 17 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 27
43.6 mi · 57%
I 4 West
28 mi · 37%
West Main Street
0.63 mi · 1%
West South Street
0.18 mi
Boone Avenue
0.12 mi
West Anderson Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

US 27

Continue straight

38.8 mi · 00h 51m

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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
65.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haines City
00h 50m from Orlando
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Orlando and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Avon Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Avon Park?

The road trip is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Haines City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Orlando and 38.2 miles from Avon Park.

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

The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Orlando and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Avon Park.

Stop Ideas Near Haines City

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

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

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Winter Haven

17 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Kissimmee

29 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
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Lakeland

33 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

33 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Avon Park. Straight-line distance: 65.58 mi (105.54 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
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#2 Avon Park

Town in Highlands County, Florida, United States

Population10,086
Coordinates27.5958700, -81.5061900
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Avon Park (-81.50619, 27.59587)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.21 L · about $11.20
Round trip
$22.40
5.4 gal · 20.42 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $11.20 $22.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.41 $24.82
Premium $4.90 $13.22 $26.44
Diesel $4.35 $11.75 $23.49

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Orlando and Avon Park. The current time is 22:23:09.

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.