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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Okeechobee County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Southwest Carter Avenue
66 m · 15 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue
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Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
913 ft · 20 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway
4.1 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
1775 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 712: Midway Road
1956 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 712: Midway Road
124 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto West Midway Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · West Midway Road
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Turn left onto Okeechobee Road
21.1 mi · 25 min · Okeechobee Road
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Keep slight right
4.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
42.2 mi · 56 min
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Turn right
14.2 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2908 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
107 m · 17 sec · West Main Street
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Okeechobee.
Okeechobee
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West Palm Beach
Delray Beach
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).
#1 Port Saint Lucie
The second most populous city in St.
| Population | 209,715 |
| Coordinates | 27.2939300, -80.3503300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Avon Park
Town in Highlands County, Florida, United States
| Population | 10,086 |
| Coordinates | 27.5958700, -81.5061900 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avon Park (-81.50619, 27.59587)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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