How far is Zephyrhills, FL from Lakeland, FL?
The driving distance from Zephyrhills, FL to Lakeland, FL is about 27 miles (43.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Zephyrhills and Lakeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Zephyrhills and Lakeland.
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Start on 5th Avenue
37 m · 8 sec · 5th Avenue
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Continue on 5th Avenue
93 m · 18 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Gall Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Gall Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Paul S Buchman Highway
9.8 mi · 13 min · Paul S Buchman Highway
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Continue on Alexander Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Alexander Street
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Turn left onto Paul Buchman Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Paul Buchman Highway
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Turn slight right
56 m · 7 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 4 East: Orlando
3117 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lakeland
2222 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto Memorial Boulevard
3.1 mi · 5 min · Memorial Boulevard
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
1932 ft · 45 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
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Turn left onto George Jenkins Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · George Jenkins Boulevard
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Turn sharp right onto East Main Street
622 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Lake Avenue
1586 ft · 57 sec · South Lake Avenue
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At the end of the road, 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 Zephyrhills 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.
Paul S Buchman Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Paul S Buchman Highway
9.81 mi · 00h 13m
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 Zephyrhills 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 Zephyrhills to Lakeland?
The road trip is about 27 miles (43.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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 13.5 miles from Zephyrhills and 13.5 miles from Lakeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.94 one way or $7.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Zephyrhills 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 Zephyrhills and Lakeland. Straight-line distance: 19.46 mi (31.32 km).
#1 Zephyrhills
City in Florida
| Population | 17,019 |
| Coordinates | 28.2336200, -82.1811900 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.37 | $8.73 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
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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