How far is Plant City, FL from Orlando, FL?

The driving distance from Plant City, FL to Orlando, FL is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
62.24 mi
01h 03m
Flight
57.36 mi
92.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.36 mi
Kilometers
92.32 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.24 mi
Kilometers
100.17 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orlando
Sun, Apr 19, 12:46 AM EDT
Return by in Plant City
Sun, Apr 19, 1:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plant City
2026-04-18T23:42
Arrive Orlando
Sun, Apr 19, 12:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plant City
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
Davenport
FL

City in Florida

From Plant City
31.2 mi
00h 31m
To Orlando
31.1 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plant City and Orlando.

  1. 1

    Start on North Warnell Street

    104 m · 22 sec · North Warnell Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Reynolds Street

    107 m · 9 sec · Reynolds Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Baker Street

    2656 ft · 56 sec · East Baker Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Park Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Park Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    2668 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    38.3 mi · 42 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    571 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto West Kaley Street

    81 m · 15 sec · West Kaley Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Division Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Division Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West South Street

    1724 ft · 52 sec · West South Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Park Road
59.6 mi · 96%
South Division Avenue
1.25 mi · 2%
East Baker Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Kaley Avenue
0.44 mi · 1%
West South Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Reynolds Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Park Road

Merge slight left

38.3 mi · 00h 42m

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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
57.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Davenport
00h 31m from Plant City
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Plant City and Sunny near Orlando.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plant City to Orlando?

The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 31.2 miles from Plant City and 31.1 miles from Orlando.

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

The direct path is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.13 one way or $18.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plant City and Sunny near Orlando.

Stop Ideas Near Davenport

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

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

RAIL

Winter Haven

22 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Kissimmee

24 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Lakeland

37 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

37 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plant City and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 57.36 mi (92.32 km).

Plant City

#1 Plant City

A city in Hillsborough County, Florida.

Population39,744
Coordinates28.0188800, -82.1146900
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Orlando

#2 Orlando

The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.

Population289,457
Coordinates28.5383400, -81.3792400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: North Warnell Street (-82.114263, 28.018879)
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.31 L · about $9.13
Round trip
$18.25
4.4 gal · 16.62 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $9.13 $18.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.11 $20.22
Premium $4.90 $10.77 $21.54
Diesel $4.35 $9.57 $19.14

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Plant City and Orlando. The current time is 23:42:46.

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.