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Trip from Auburndale, FL to Lakeland, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

19m

Distance

11 mi

18 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 18m ★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Polk County, Florida, United States

Auburndale, FL

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city in Polk County, Florida, United States

Lakeland, FL

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Trip Overview

Traveling between Auburndale and Lakeland is a quick, straightforward journey covering just 11.1 miles. You can expect to spend about 20 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal trip to complete in a single day. Since the route stays entirely within Florida, you won't need to worry about crossing regional borders or adjusting your travel plans for long-distance fatigue. With a fuel budget of only $2, it is an incredibly economical drive for a short commute or local visit. Because there are no required stops along the way, you have the flexibility to head out whenever it suits your schedule. This local connection is perfect for those who prefer to keep their travel simple and efficient.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Magnolia Avenue 7.2 mi 10m
East Main Street 2.1 mi 4m
US 92 0.8 mi 1m
Main Street 0.4 mi 1m
South Lake Avenue 0.3 mi 1m
Fairway Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
East Walnut Street <0.1 mi <1m
North Bartow Avenue <0.1 mi —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Magnolia Avenue — 7.2 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburndale, FL and Lakeland, FL.

1

Start on North Bartow Avenue

10 ft · 0 sec · North Bartow Avenue
2

Continue on Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Turn right onto US 92

7.2 mi · 10 min · Magnolia Avenue
4

Continue on US 92

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 92
Use the left lane.
5

Turn left onto Fairway Avenue

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Fairway Avenue
6

At end of road, turn right onto CR 542

2.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
7

At end of road, turn left onto South Lake Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Lake Avenue
Use the left lane.
8

At end of road, turn right onto East Walnut Street

279 ft · 12 sec · East Walnut Street
9

Arrive at destination

East Walnut Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 10.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 92 / Magnolia Avenue

Turn right onto US 92 / Magnolia Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
8.4 mi into trip | ~13m in | Fairway Avenue

Turn left onto Fairway Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
8.5 mi into trip | ~13m in | CR 542 / East Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto CR 542 / East Main Street

Navigation decision point

7
10.6 mi into trip | ~18m in | South Lake Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto South Lake Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
10.9 mi into trip | ~19m in | East Walnut Street

At end of road, turn right onto East Walnut Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.75 one way

$3.50 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $1.90 $3.81
premium $4.72 $2.05 $4.09
diesel $5.61 $2.43 $4.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.3 0 $1.15 $0.53
Efficient EV 2.8 0 $0.96 $0.44
EV Truck/SUV 4.4 0 $1.54 $0.70

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Auburndale, FL

Evening in Auburndale on Sunday

Local time

5:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Partly Cloudy

E 2 to 6 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 7:43PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 2:00AM EDT until April 14 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Lakeland, FL

Evening in Lakeland on Sunday

Local time

5:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Partly Cloudy

E 6 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 7:43PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 2:00AM EDT until April 14 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

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

19m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way from Auburndale to Lakeland. You will rely on surface streets like Main Street, Magnolia Avenue, and Fairway Avenue rather than high-speed interstates. In fact, this route features 0% highway share, so you will be navigating local traffic patterns throughout the entire 20-minute duration. Because the longest stretch on Main Street is 0 miles, you should be prepared for frequent turns and a constant change of pace. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local road network rather than settling into a monotonous interstate cruise.

Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.2 mi on Magnolia Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 92 / Magnolia Avenue.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 92 / Magnolia Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (Fairway Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (CR 542 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Starting in Auburndale, FL

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Auburndale is a town in Polk County, Florida.

Arriving in Lakeland, FL

Full guide →

Lakeland is the largest city in Polk County, Florida. It is home to Florida Southern College, which has the largest collection of buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright at a single site in the world.

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 19m. Total distance: 11 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.2 miles on Magnolia Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 0.4 miles (US 92 / Magnolia Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (Fairway Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (CR 542 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lakeland, 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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