How far is Weston, FL from Lakeland, FL?
The driving distance from Weston, FL to Lakeland, FL is about 195 miles (313.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Hendry County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weston and Lakeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weston and Lakeland.
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Start on Eagle Run Drive
33 m · 9 sec · Eagle Run Drive
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Turn left onto Golf View Drive
2618 ft · 2 min · Golf View Drive
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Turn right onto Weston Hills Drive
1.6 mi · 4 min · Weston Hills Drive
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Turn left onto Royal Palm Boulevard
2515 ft · 1 min · Royal Palm Boulevard
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Continue on Glades Parkway
2.3 mi · 5 min · Glades Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto I 75 North
2955 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1451 ft · 18 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay
1519 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 27 North: South Bay
2115 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
62.2 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Continue straight
51 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Continue straight
918 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
36.9 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit left
1135 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
3253 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
3184 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Bartow Road
10.7 mi · 16 min · Bartow Road
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Turn left onto East Lime Street
1939 ft · 1 min · East Lime Street
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Turn left onto South Lake Avenue
82 m · 13 sec · South Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
85 m · 12 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 Weston and Lakeland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 27 North
Continue straight
62.2 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Weston 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 Weston to Lakeland?
The road trip is about 195 miles (313.9 km) and usually takes 04h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Port LaBelle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.7 miles from Weston and 97.4 miles from Lakeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.54 one way or $57.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Weston and Mostly Sunny near Lakeland.
Stop Ideas Near Port LaBelle
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 Port LaBelle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weston and Lakeland. Straight-line distance: 164.45 mi (264.65 km).
#1 Weston
A city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 71,086 |
| Coordinates | 26.1003700, -80.3997700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $28.54 | $57.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.62 | $63.24 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $33.68 | $67.37 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $29.93 | $59.86 |
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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