How far is Orlando, FL from Zolfo Springs, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Zolfo Springs, FL is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.69 mi
02h 01m
Flight
76.54 mi
123.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.54 mi
Kilometers
123.18 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.69 mi
Kilometers
139.52 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Zolfo Springs
Wed, Apr 29, 3:22 AM EDT
Return by in Orlando
Wed, Apr 29, 5:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-04-29T01:21
Arrive Zolfo Springs
Wed, Apr 29, 3:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 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
Lake Alfred
FL

City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America

From Orlando
43.4 mi
01h 00m
To Zolfo Springs
43.2 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
92°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Zolfo Springs.

  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

    34 mi · 40 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 557: Lake Alfred, Winter Haven

    2628 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    6.4 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Shinn Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Shinn Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Lake Shore Way

    1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Way

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Continue on 6th Street Southwest

    2.2 mi · 4 min · 6th Street Southwest

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    37.9 mi · 55 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    75 m · 6 sec · 6th Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
6th Street Southwest
40 mi · 46%
I 4 West
34.2 mi · 39%
Lake Shore Way
0.64 mi · 1%
Shinn Boulevard
0.63 mi · 1%
CR 557
0.5 mi · 1%
West South Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

6th Street Southwest

Continue straight

37.9 mi · 00h 55m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
76.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Alfred
01h 00m from Orlando
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Orlando and Sunny near Zolfo Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Zolfo Springs?

The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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 Alfred is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Orlando and 43.2 miles from Zolfo Springs.

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

The direct path is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.69 one way or $25.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orlando and Sunny near Zolfo Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Alfred

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

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

RAIL

Winter Haven

10 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Lakeland

23 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

23 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Kissimmee

38 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Zolfo Springs. Straight-line distance: 76.54 mi (123.18 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
Zolfo Springs

#2 Zolfo Springs

Town in Florida, USA

Population1,774
Coordinates27.4933700, -81.7959200
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Zolfo Springs (-81.79592, 27.49337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.58 L · about $12.69
Round trip
$25.39
6.12 gal · 23.16 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $12.69 $25.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.06 $28.13
Premium $4.90 $14.98 $29.96
Diesel $4.35 $13.31 $26.62

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Orlando and Zolfo Springs. The current time is 01:21:51.

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.