Origin
Lakeland, FL
Morning in Lakeland on Wednesday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeland, FL to DeLand, FL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
91.8 mi
148 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
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6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakeland, FL
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DeLand, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Lakeland, FL to DeLand, FL covers 91.8 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 4, Lakeland Hills Boulevard, FL 472 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.1 miles on I 4. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
45.9 miles from Lakeland, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 55m highway drive covering 91.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 4 and Lakeland Hills Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 79.1 miles on I 4.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 4 is the longest continuous segment at about 79.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
196 ft
38 ft
Total Climb
99 ft
Total Descent
257 ft
Highest Point
196 ft
Elevation Range
158 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 4 and Lakeland Hills Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.2 miles in near I 4.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 91.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 32.2 miles (I 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
32.2 mi into trip
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~40m in
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I 4
Keep slight left at fork onto I 4
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
84.3 mi into trip
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~1h 41m in
Take the exit toward FL 472: Deltona, DeLand
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 114
Toward FL 472: Deltona, DeLand
9
84.6 mi into trip
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~1h 42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward FL 472 West: Cassadaga, De Land, Orange City Historic District, Blue Springs State Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward FL 472 West: Cassadaga, De Land, Orange...
7
87.6 mi into trip
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~1h 46m in
Take the exit toward US 17 North, US 92 East: DeLand
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 17 North, US 92 East: DeLand
7
90.5 mi into trip
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~1h 51m in
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East Beresford Avenue
Turn right onto East Beresford Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lakeland, FL and DeLand, FL, road signs point toward De Land, Orange City Historic District and Blue Springs State Park.
De Land
84.6 mi in
|
~1h 42m
Orange City Historic District
84.6 mi in
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~1h 42m
Blue Springs State Park
84.6 mi in
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~1h 42m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 4 | 79.1 mi | 1h 30m |
| Lakeland Hills Boulevard | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| FL 472 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| South Woodland Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| South Massachusetts Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Alabama Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Lake Morton Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Beresford Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 4
— 79.1 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland, FL and DeLand, FL.
1
Start on East Walnut Street
422 ft
·
19 sec
·
East Walnut Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto Lake Morton Drive
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Lake Morton Drive
3
Turn right onto South Massachusetts Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Massachusetts Avenue
4
Continue on FL 33
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Lakeland Hills Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 4 East: Orlando
6
Merge onto I 4
27 mi
·
29 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 4
13 mi
·
16 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 4
39 mi
·
45 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 114
Toward FL 472: Deltona, DeLand
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
451 ft
·
16 sec
Toward FL 472 West: Cassadaga, De Land, Orange City Historic District, Blue Springs State Park
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on FL 472
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
FL 472
Use the right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward US 17 North, US 92 East: DeLand
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on US 17; US 92
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South Woodland Boulevard
Use the right lane.
14
Enter roundabout onto US 17; US 92
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Woodland Boulevard
15
Continue on US 17; US 92
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Woodland Boulevard
16
Turn right onto East Beresford Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
East Beresford Avenue
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto South Alabama Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Alabama Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto FL 44
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East New York Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
FL 44
Trip Plan
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 45.9 miles from Lakeland, FL, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.1 miles.
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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.9 miles or 56m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near DeLand, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lakeland, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Lakeland, FL
This is one driving day of about 91.8 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lakeland, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 4 for about 79.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.9 mi from Lakeland, FL · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.9 miles from Lakeland, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 4 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.1 miles.
Arriving in DeLand, FL
The final approach into DeLand, 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 DeLand, 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
$14.61 one way
$29.22 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $15.90 | $31.79 |
| premium | $4.72 | $17.07 | $34.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.27 | $40.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.64 | $4.41 |
| Efficient EV | 23 | 0 | $8.03 | $3.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.7 | 0 | $12.85 | $5.88 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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.
Destination
DeLand, FL
Morning in DeLand on Wednesday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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 55m 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 Lakeland, FL to DeLand, FL covers 91.8 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 4, Lakeland Hills Boulevard, FL 472. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.9 miles from Lakeland, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.61 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 91.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 32.2 miles (I 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lakeland, FL and DeLand, FL, road signs point toward De Land, Orange City Historic District and Blue Springs State Park.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 38 ft to 196 ft elevation with about 99 ft of total climbing.
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