How far is Orlando, FL from Placid Lakes, FL?
The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Placid Lakes, FL is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
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.
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orlando and Placid Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Placid Lakes.
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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
27.7 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Haines City, Clermont
2503 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
2264 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
1202 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
38.8 mi · 51 min
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Continue straight
10.3 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
15.9 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto Lake Mirror Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Lake Mirror Drive
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Turn left onto Placid View Drive
1.7 mi · 4 min · Placid View Drive
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Turn right onto Washington Boulevard Northeast
79 m · 8 sec · Washington Boulevard Northeast
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Turn left onto Lincoln Road Northeast
1.2 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Placid Lakes Boulevard
849 ft · 23 sec · Placid Lakes Boulevard
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
2333 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Challenger Street Northwest
2826 ft · 2 min · Challenger Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Kingfisher Avenue Northwest
830 ft · 36 sec · Kingfisher Avenue Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kingfisher Avenue Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orlando and Placid Lakes.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Orlando and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Placid Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Placid Lakes?
The road trip is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Lake Wales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Orlando and 53.4 miles from Placid Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.68 one way or $31.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 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 then Mostly Cloudy near Placid Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Wales
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Placid Lakes. Straight-line distance: 89.62 mi (144.23 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 Placid Lakes
City in United States of America
| Population | 3,716 |
| Coordinates | 27.2414400, -81.4070200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Placid Lakes (-81.40702, 27.24144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $15.68 | $31.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.37 | $34.75 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $18.51 | $37.01 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $16.44 | $32.89 |
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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