How far is Orlando, FL from Highland City, FL?
The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Highland City, FL is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orlando and Highland City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Highland City.
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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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Turn right onto West Anderson Street
146 m · 17 sec · West Anderson Street
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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
44.2 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 33: Polk City
1428 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue
126 m · 6 sec · Commonwealth Avenue
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Continue on Lakeland Hills Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · Lakeland Hills Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Combee Road
7.6 mi · 13 min · North Combee Road
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Turn left onto Bartow Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Bartow Road
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Continue on Bartow Road
698 ft · 18 sec · Bartow Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bartow Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orlando and Highland City.
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
44.2 mi · 00h 51m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Orlando and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Highland City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Highland City?
The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Davenport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from Orlando and 29.1 miles from Highland City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.54 one way or $17.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Orlando and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Highland City.
Stop Ideas Near Davenport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall
Haines City Municipal Government
Celebration Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Davenport.
Winter Haven
Kissimmee
Lakeland
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Highland City. Straight-line distance: 49.88 mi (80.28 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 Highland City
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
| Population | 10,834 |
| Coordinates | 27.9653000, -81.8778600 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland City (-81.87786, 27.9653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.54 | $17.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $10.09 | $20.17 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $8.96 | $17.92 |
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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