Origin
Alturas, FL
Late night in Alturas on Sunday
Local time
3:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alturas, FL to Orlando, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
58.2 mi
94 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alturas, FL
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Orlando, FL
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Trip Overview
Alturas, FL to Orlando, FL is 58.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 26 minutes via I 4, US 17, and North Buena Vista Drive, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, moving from a more rural starting point towards the bustling Orlando area. Given its relatively short distance and manageable duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion. Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience as you make your way to your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 4 | 32.5 mi | 38m |
| US 17 | 7.1 mi | 13m |
| North Buena Vista Drive | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Rifle Range Road | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| Alturas Road North | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| South Division Avenue | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Central Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| FL 60 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 4
— 32.5 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alturas, FL and Orlando, FL.
1
Start on Central Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Avenue
2
Continue on CR 655A
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Alturas Road North
3
Turn left onto FL 60
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
FL 60
4
Turn right onto CR 655
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Rifle Range Road
5
Turn right onto US 17
7.1 mi
·
13 min
·
US 17
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Turn left onto CR 557
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Pomelo Street
7
Continue on CR 557
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
North Buena Vista Drive
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
9
Merge onto I 4
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 4
13 mi
·
16 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 4
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 81
Toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
14
Turn slight right onto West Kaley Street
264 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Kaley Street
15
Turn left onto South Division Avenue
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Division Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto West South Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
West South Street
17
Turn slight right
103 ft
·
3 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.1 miles from Alturas, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 9.7 and 56.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 17
Turn right onto US 17
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
36.4 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
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.
6
49.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
I 4
Keep slight right at fork onto I 4
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
56.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street
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 81
Toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street
6
56.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
South Division Avenue
Turn left onto South Division Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.26 one way
$18.53 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $10.08 | $20.15 |
| premium | $4.72 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.85 | $25.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.11 | $2.79 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.09 | $2.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.15 | $3.72 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Orlando, FL
Late night in Orlando on Sunday
Local time
3:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 26m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 69% of the journey utilizing major roadways like I 4. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch on I 4, covering 32.5 miles. While much of the drive involves efficient highway travel, the inclusion of US 17 and North Buena Vista Drive suggests a transition to more varied road conditions as you approach Orlando. Overall, expect a fairly direct and quick trip with some change in scenery as you near the city.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.5 mi on I 4.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 4 and US 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.7 miles in near US 17.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.7 miles (US 17): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.4 miles (I 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.8 miles (I 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Orlando, FL
Full guide →For the broader urban area including suburbs and other nearby destinations, please see the Greater Orlando article. Orlando deserves its reputation as the theme park capital of the world, with an estimated 52 million visitors a year. The city is best known for its theme parks Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, but it holds a lot to offer besides those two amusement meccas. Countless hotels and restaurants cater to business conventions and other events hosted by organizations from all over the country. Outside the theme park districts and hotels, however, lies much more to be explored, including downtown, areas of untouched wilderness, world-class museums and theaters, and old towns with dining and nightlife. At the center of the state of Florida, in Orange County, Orlando is about an hour from each coast.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 58.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.5 miles on I 4. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Orlando, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.7 miles (US 17): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.4 miles (I 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.8 miles (I 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Orlando, FL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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