Origin
Lakeland, FL
Afternoon in Lakeland on Thursday
Local time
12:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeland, FL to Haines City, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
23 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 36m
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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Haines City, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lakeland, FL to Haines City, FL covers 23 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Lake Avenue, East Main Street, Fairway Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 23 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 23 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Lake Avenue 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lakeland, FL to Haines City, FL is easy. At 38m 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 Lakeland, FL to Haines City, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Lake Avenue | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| Fairway Avenue | — | — |
| North 10th Street | — | — |
| Lily Avenue | — | — |
| Stuart Avenue | — | — |
| North 14th Street | — | — |
| East Johnson Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Lake Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland, FL and Haines City, FL.
1
Start on East Walnut Street
279 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Walnut Street
2
Turn left onto South Lake Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lake Avenue
3
Turn right onto East Main Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
4
Turn left onto Fairway Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Fairway Avenue
5
Turn right
20 mi
·
30 min
6
Turn left onto North 10th Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
North 10th Street
7
At the end of the road, turn right onto Lily Avenue
502 ft
·
14 sec
·
Lily Avenue
8
Continue on Stuart Avenue
512 ft
·
19 sec
·
Stuart Avenue
9
Turn left onto North 14th Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
North 14th Street
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Johnson Avenue
82 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Johnson Avenue
11
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.66 one way
$7.32 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.28 | $8.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Haines City, FL
Afternoon in Haines City on Thursday
Local time
12:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
38m 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 Haines City, FL covers 23 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Lake Avenue, East Main Street, Fairway Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.5 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 $3.66 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 Lakeland, FL to Haines City, FL is easy. At 38m 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 Lakeland, FL to Haines City, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lakeland, FL to Haines City, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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