How far is Orlando, FL from Keystone, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Keystone, FL is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
108.37 mi
02h 16m
Flight
80.01 mi
128.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.01 mi
Kilometers
128.77 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.37 mi
Kilometers
174.4 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keystone
Thu, Apr 23, 10:44 AM EDT
Return by in Orlando
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-04-23T08:28
Arrive Keystone
Thu, Apr 23, 10:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lakeland
FL

The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.

From Orlando
54.2 mi
01h 08m
To Keystone
54.2 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    82.1 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 275 South: Tampa International Airport, Saint Petersburg

    2249 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Memorial Highway

    2060 ft · 35 sec · Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Veterans Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane

    3.2 mi · 4 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Expressway

    1 km · 48 sec · Veterans Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Ehrlich Road

    753 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Gunn Highway

    633 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Ehrlich Road

    2434 ft · 48 sec · Ehrlich Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Gunn Highway

    2645 ft · 56 sec · Gunn Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Gunn Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Gunn Highway

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    149 m · 16 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Race Track Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Race Track Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Boy Scout Road

    15 m · 1 sec · Boy Scout Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Boy Scout Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Boy Scout Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tarpon Springs Road

    3058 ft · 59 sec · Tarpon Springs Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Tyler Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Tyler Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Tyler Run Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Tyler Run Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Brooker Creek Drive

    1302 ft · 59 sec · Brooker Creek Drive

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Blue Tick Road

    1234 ft · 54 sec · Blue Tick Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blue Tick Road

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 West
82.4 mi · 76%
Veterans Expressway
6.42 mi · 6%
I 275 South
5.19 mi · 5%
Boy Scout Road
3.81 mi · 4%
FL 589 Toll Express Lane
3.23 mi · 3%
Gunn Highway
2.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 4 West

Merge slight left

82.1 mi · 01h 33m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
80 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lakeland
01h 08m from Orlando
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Orlando and Mostly Sunny near Keystone.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Lakeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.2 miles from Orlando and 54.2 miles from Keystone.

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

The direct path is about 80 miles (128.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.89 one way or $31.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orlando and Mostly Sunny near Keystone.

Stop Ideas Near Lakeland

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

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

RAIL

Lakeland

1 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

1 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Winter Haven

22 mi away
1800 7th St SW
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

43 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Keystone. Straight-line distance: 80.01 mi (128.77 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
Keystone

#2 Keystone

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

Population24,039
Coordinates28.1558500, -82.6212100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Keystone (-82.62121, 28.15585)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.48 L · about $15.89
Round trip
$31.77
7.66 gal · 28.96 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $15.89 $31.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.60 $35.21
Premium $4.90 $18.75 $37.50
Diesel $4.35 $16.66 $33.32

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Orlando and Keystone. The current time is 08:28:12.

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.