Trip from Baird, FL to Haines City, FL

Drive Time

1h 14m

Distance

49.4 mi

79 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

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Baird, FL

DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ

Haines City, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Baird to Haines City, Florida, expect a straightforward journey spanning 49.4 miles. You can easily complete this drive in about 1 hour and 14 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $8, the trip is highly economical for those looking to travel between these two Florida locations. Because the duration is relatively short, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or splitting the drive into multiple days. This route functions primarily as a local connection, allowing you to get from point A to point B without any mandatory stops along the way.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

24.7 miles from Baird, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate via a combination of Highway 37, Canal Street, and the Spessard Holland Parkway to reach your destination. Because the longest stretch on Highway 37 is 0 miles, you should be prepared for frequent turns and constant road navigation rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of asphalt. This technical, local character requires your full attention behind the wheel as you transition between these specific roadways. It is a practical drive that favors local connectivity over the monotony of long-distance highway travel.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Highway 37 is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Baird, FL to Haines City, FL is easy. At 1h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Baird, FL to Haines City, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Highway 37	Unavailable	Refreshing
Canal Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Spessard Holland Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing
5th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Cypress Gardens Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
1st Street South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Lake Silver Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
1st Street North	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Highway 37 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baird, FL and Haines City, FL.

Start on Streamsong Drive

194 ft · 14 sec · Streamsong Drive

Continue on Old Highway 37

4.1 mi · 6 min · Old Highway 37

Turn left

1.5 mi · 2 min

Turn right

11 mi · 14 min

Turn right onto Canal Street

6.7 mi · 8 min · Canal Street

Continue straight

2.3 mi · 4 min

Turn left onto Spessard Holland Parkway

6.5 mi · 8 min · Spessard Holland Parkway

Continue on 5th Street

2.8 mi · 4 min · 5th Street

Turn right onto Cypress Gardens Boulevard

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Cypress Gardens Boulevard

Turn left onto 1st Street South

1.9 mi · 3 min · 1st Street South

Continue on Lake Silver Drive

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Lake Silver Drive

Continue on 1st Street North

0.7 mi · 1 min · 1st Street North

Keep slight right to continue on Lucerne Park Road

6.1 mi · 9 min · Lucerne Park Road

Turn left

1.7 mi · 2 min

Take the exit slight right

0.3 mi · 46 sec

Merge slight left

1.1 mi · 2 min

Turn left onto North 10th Street

0.3 mi · 44 sec · North 10th Street

At the end of the road, turn right onto Lily Avenue

502 ft · 14 sec · Lily Avenue

Continue on Stuart Avenue

512 ft · 19 sec · Stuart Avenue

Turn left onto North 14th Street

0.2 mi · 42 sec · North 14th Street

At the end of the road, turn right onto East Johnson Avenue

82 ft · 4 sec · East Johnson Avenue

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always a wise strategy for local routes. You do not need to worry about planning for rest stops, as the total travel time of 1 hour and 14 minutes is easily manageable in one go. Keep in mind that the road layout is quite technical, so ensure your GPS is set before you pull away to help manage the series of turns involved. Budgeting around $8 for fuel should comfortably cover your needs for the 49.4-mile distance. Your best approach is to treat this as a simple, efficient local transit that requires minimal logistical preparation.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 24.7 miles from Baird, FL, or about 37m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 49.4 miles or 1h 14m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 24.7 miles or 37m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Haines City, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Baird, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Baird, FL

This is one driving day of about 49.4 miles and 1h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Baird, FL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24.7 mi from Baird, FL · 37m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lakeland, FL

25 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Lakeland, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lakeland, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.7 miles from Baird, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Haines City, FL

The final approach into Haines City, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Haines City, FL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.25 one way

$16.50 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$8.94	$17.88
premium	$4.90	$9.52	$19.04
diesel	$5.64	$10.97	$21.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	14.8	$5.19	$2.37
Efficient EV	12.4	$4.32	$1.98
EV Truck/SUV	19.8	$6.92	$3.16

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Baird, FL

Afternoon in Baird on Sunday

Local time

3:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Haines City, FL

Afternoon in Haines City on Sunday

Local time

3:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 14m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Baird, FL to Haines City, FL covers 49.4 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Highway 37, Canal Street, Spessard Holland Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 24.7 miles from Baird, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Baird, FL to Haines City, FL is easy. At 1h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Baird, FL to Haines City, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Baird, FL to Haines City, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.