How far is Union Park, FL from Polk County, FL?
The driving distance from Union Park, FL to Polk County, FL is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union Park and Polk County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union Park and Polk County.
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Start on Goldenrod Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Goldenrod Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 408 Toll West: Orlando
1300 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway
5.2 mi · 6 min · East-West Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Tampa, Daytona Beach
52 m · 4 sec
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Continue on I 4: Tampa, Daytona Beach
1149 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4 West: Tampa
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
27 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Haines City, Clermont
2503 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
2264 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
1202 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
10.2 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto Cypress Gardens Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cypress Gardens Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lake Ruby Drive West
1.7 mi · 4 min · Lake Ruby Drive West
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eloise Loop Road
2647 ft · 1 min · Eloise Loop Road
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Turn left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Cunningham Road
1.5 km · 4 min · Cunningham Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Leamington Lane
880 ft · 40 sec · Leamington Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leamington Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union Park and Polk County.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 4 West
Merge slight left
27 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Union Park and Mostly Sunny near Polk County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union Park to Polk County?
The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Loughman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Union Park and 36.4 miles from Polk County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.75 one way or $19.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Union Park and Mostly Sunny near Polk County.
Stop Ideas Near Loughman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
Kissimmee City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Loughman.
Kissimmee
Winter Haven
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union Park and Polk County. Straight-line distance: 49.57 mi (79.78 km).
#1 Union Park
Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida
| Population | 9,765 |
| Coordinates | 28.5680600, -81.2861800 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Polk County
County in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 744,552 |
| Coordinates | 27.9488800, -81.6976700 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-81.698561, 27.948355)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.75 | $19.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.80 | $21.60 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $11.51 | $23.01 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $10.22 | $20.45 |
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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