How far is Osteen, FL from DeLand, FL?

The driving distance from Osteen, FL to DeLand, FL is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.22 mi
00h 34m
Flight
15.19 mi
24.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.19 mi
Kilometers
24.45 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.22 mi
Kilometers
45.42 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in DeLand
Sat, Nov 7, 7:42 AM EST
Return by in Osteen
Sat, Nov 7, 8:17 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Osteen
2026-11-07T07:07
Arrive DeLand
Sat, Nov 7, 7:42 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Osteen
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Lake Helen
FL

City in Volusia County, Florida, US

From Osteen
8.9 mi
00h 17m
To DeLand
19.3 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Osteen and DeLand.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Osteen and DeLand.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Howland Boulevard

    8.7 mi · 14 min · Howland Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North, US 92 East: DeLand

    1940 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on South Woodland Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Woodland Boulevard

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Woodland Boulevard

    42 m · 2 sec · South Woodland Boulevard

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto South Woodland Boulevard

    616 ft · 18 sec · South Woodland Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Beresford Avenue

    655 ft · 13 sec · East Beresford Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Alabama Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · South Alabama Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East New York Avenue

    573 ft · 20 sec · East New York Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East New York Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Osteen and DeLand.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Howland Boulevard
11.9 mi · 42%
South Woodland Boulevard
2.58 mi · 9%
South Alabama Avenue
0.99 mi · 4%
US 17 North
0.37 mi · 1%
East Beresford Avenue
0.12 mi
East New York Avenue
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Howland Boulevard

Turn left onto Howland Boulevard

8.66 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Helen
00h 17m from Osteen
Leave By
7:20 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Osteen and Sunny near DeLand.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Osteen to DeLand?

The road trip is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake Helen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Osteen and 19.3 miles from DeLand.

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

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.83 one way or $7.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Osteen and Sunny near DeLand.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Helen

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Helen and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of DeLand Utility Billing
Practical stop 7.4 mi away

City of DeLand Utility Billing

DeLand , FL
120 S Florida Ave, DeLand, FL 32720
Rating 1.7/5 37 reviews Water utility company,Convenience store
City of Lake Mary City Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

City of Lake Mary City Hall

Lake Mary , FL
100 N Country Club Rd, Lake Mary, FL 32746
Rating 4.4/5 14 reviews City Hall
Deltona City Hall
Nearby stop 1.3 mi away

Deltona City Hall

Deltona , FL
2345 Providence Blvd, Deltona, FL 32725
Rating 3.9/5 13 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Helen.

RAIL

DeLand

12 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave
RAIL

Sanford

20 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
BUS

Daytona Beach, Florida

35 mi away
100 North Atlantic Ave
RAIL

Winter Park

44 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Osteen and DeLand. Straight-line distance: 15.19 mi (24.45 km).

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#1 Osteen

Osteen is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates28.8461000, -81.1625600
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
DeLand

#2 DeLand

Village in Piatt County, Illinois, United States

Population36,019
Coordinates29.0283200, -81.3031200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: FL 415 (-81.162777, 28.846183)
End: New York Avenue (-81.303119, 29.028078)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.77 L · about $3.83
Round trip
$7.67
2 gal · 7.54 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $3.83 $7.67
Mid-grade $4.32 $4.32 $8.64
Premium $4.66 $4.66 $9.33
Diesel $5.94 $5.94 $11.88

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Osteen and DeLand. The current time is 07:07:26.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.