How far is Valrico, FL from Lakeland, FL?
The driving distance from Valrico, FL to Lakeland, FL is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
A city in Hillsborough County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valrico and Lakeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valrico and Lakeland.
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Start on South Saint Cloud Avenue
16 m · 9 sec · South Saint Cloud Avenue
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Turn left
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto James L Redman Parkway
3.5 mi · 5 min · James L Redman Parkway
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Turn right onto East Alexander Street
56 m · 3 sec · East Alexander Street
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Keep slight right to continue on East Alexander Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Alexander Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jim Johnson Road
2420 ft · 43 sec · Jim Johnson Road
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Continue on South Park Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Park Road
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Turn right
3 mi · 4 min
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Continue on New Tampa Highway
4.2 mi · 7 min · New Tampa Highway
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Continue on George Jenkins Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · George Jenkins Boulevard
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Turn right onto Sloan Avenue
149 m · 11 sec · Sloan Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake Beulah Drive
45 m · 3 sec · Lake Beulah Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Lake Beulah Drive
657 ft · 14 sec · Lake Beulah Drive
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Turn left onto West Lemon Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Lemon Street
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Continue on South Iowa Avenue
1034 ft · 36 sec · South Iowa Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Morton Drive
727 ft · 23 sec · Lake Morton Drive
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
129 m · 19 sec · East Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valrico and Lakeland.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
7.05 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Valrico and Mostly Sunny near Lakeland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valrico to Lakeland?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Plant City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Valrico and 11.8 miles from Lakeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.44 one way or $6.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Valrico and Mostly Sunny near Lakeland.
Stop Ideas Near Plant City
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 Plant City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valrico and Lakeland. Straight-line distance: 18.85 mi (30.33 km).
#1 Valrico
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
| Population | 35,545 |
| Coordinates | 27.9378900, -82.2364400 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakeland
The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.
| Population | 115,283 |
| Coordinates | 28.0394700, -81.9498000 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeland (-81.9498, 28.03947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.81 | $7.63 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.06 | $8.13 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
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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