How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Avon Park, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Avon Park, FL is about 98 miles (157.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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
97.98 mi
02h 17m
Flight
73.88 mi
118.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.88 mi
Kilometers
118.9 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.98 mi
Kilometers
157.68 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avon Park
Sun, May 31, 12:51 AM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Sun, May 31, 3:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-05-30T22:34
Arrive Avon Park
Sun, May 31, 12:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Saint Lucie
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
Okeechobee
FL

City in Okeechobee County, Florida, United States

From Port Saint Lucie
49 mi
01h 08m
To Avon Park
49 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
90°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Avon Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Avon Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 15 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    913 ft · 20 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    1775 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 712: Midway Road

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 712: Midway Road

    124 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto West Midway Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · West Midway Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Okeechobee Road

    21.1 mi · 25 min · Okeechobee Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    4.9 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    42.2 mi · 56 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    14.2 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2908 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    107 m · 17 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Avon Park.

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Okeechobee Road
26 mi · 27%
I 95 North
5.28 mi · 5%
West Midway Road
4.88 mi · 5%
Crosstown Parkway
4.11 mi · 4%
West Main Street
0.62 mi · 1%
CR 712
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

42.2 mi · 00h 56m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
73.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Okeechobee
01h 08m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Saint Lucie and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Avon Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Saint Lucie to Avon Park?

The road trip is about 98 miles (157.7 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Okeechobee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 49 miles from Avon Park.

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

The direct path is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.35 one way or $28.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Port Saint Lucie and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Avon Park.

Stop Ideas Near Okeechobee

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

1 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

66 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

West Palm Beach

96 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

114 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Avon Park. Straight-line distance: 73.88 mi (118.9 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
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#2 Avon Park

Town in Highlands County, Florida, United States

Population10,086
Coordinates27.5958700, -81.5061900
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Avon Park (-81.50619, 27.59587)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.09 L · about $14.35
Round trip
$28.70
6.92 gal · 26.18 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $14.35 $28.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.90 $31.80
Premium $4.90 $16.94 $33.88
Diesel $4.35 $15.05 $30.10

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Avon Park. The current time is 22:34:19.

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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.