Lakeland, FL Road Trips

Lakeland, FL serves as a quiet starting point in Florida, connecting drivers to 18 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 27-mile quick runs to 467-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Lakeland, FL spread mainly south and north, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

26

Longest Drive

466.7 mi

Cantonment, FL

Quickest Drive

20m

Auburndale, FL

Plan Around Lakeland, FL

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Lakeland, FL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Coral Gables, FL to Lakeland, FL 227.7 mi · 4h 50m The Hammocks, FL to Lakeland, FL 225.2 mi · 4h 51m Cooper City, FL to Lakeland, FL 217.9 mi · 4h 22m Palm Springs, FL to Lakeland, FL 215.7 mi · 4h 34m

Continue From Lakeland, FL

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Lakeland, FL to Cantonment, FL 466.7 mi · 8h 45m Lakeland, FL to Callaway, FL 364.5 mi · 7h 12m Lakeland, FL to Miami, FL 235 mi · 4h 41m Lakeland, FL to Hollywood, FL 222.4 mi · 3h 38m

Trips from Lakeland, FL

Lakeland, FL to Cantonment, FL

466.7 mi 8h 45m

Lakeland, FL to Callaway, FL

364.5 mi 7h 12m

Lakeland, FL to Miami, FL

235 mi 4h 41m

Lakeland, FL to Hollywood, FL

222.4 mi 3h 38m

Lakeland, FL to Cooper City, FL

217.7 mi 4h 21m

Lakeland, FL to Avon Park, FL

216.5 mi 4h 18m

Lakeland, FL to Palm Springs, FL

215.5 mi 4h 35m

Lakeland, FL to Coral Springs, FL

208.1 mi 3h 24m

Lakeland, FL to Jacksonville, FL

196 mi 3h 2m

Lakeland, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL

127.6 mi 2h 16m

Lakeland, FL to Daytona Beach, FL

109.3 mi 2h 12m

Lakeland, FL to Rockledge, FL

93.7 mi 1h 52m

Lakeland, FL to Apopka, FL

64.3 mi 1h 19m

Lakeland, FL to Tavares, FL

62.2 mi 1h 29m

Lakeland, FL to Orlando, FL

54.1 mi 1h 9m

Lakeland, FL to Doctor Phillips, FL

45.9 mi 1h

Lakeland, FL to Tampa, FL

35.5 mi 45m

Lakeland, FL to Baird, FL

26.9 mi 42m

Driving from Lakeland, FL

On average, trips departing from Lakeland, FL run 165 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 9m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 467 miles (8h 45m), while the shortest is just 27 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Lakeland, FL include Cantonment, FL (466.7 mi, 8h 45m), Callaway, FL (364.5 mi, 7h 12m), Miami, FL (235 mi, 4h 41m), Hollywood, FL (222.4 mi, 3h 38m), and Cooper City, FL (217.7 mi, 4h 21m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in FL currently averages around $4.15 per gallon. For the typical 165-mile trip from Lakeland, FL, budget about $27 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 18 mapped routes leaving Lakeland, FL and 8 routes heading into Lakeland, FL, covering 26 total connections. Distances range from 27 to 467 miles.

The longest mapped route from Lakeland, FL covers 467 miles and takes approximately 8h 45m. Shorter options start at just 27 miles.

The average route from Lakeland, FL runs about 165 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 9m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.15/gallon for regular), the average 165-mile trip from Lakeland, FL costs roughly $27 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Lakeland, FL include Cantonment, FL, Callaway, FL, Miami, FL and Hollywood, FL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.