Origin
Baird, FL
Late night in Baird on Sunday
Local time
1:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baird, FL to Bartow, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
24.3 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Baird, FL
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Bartow, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel between Baird and Bartow, Florida, you are looking at a quick, 24.3-mile trip that typically takes about 33 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to handle without any need for an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $4 on fuel for the journey, making it a very budget-friendly transit. You will navigate primarily via FL 37, Canal Street, and Old Highway 37 to connect these two Florida locations. Because the distance is so manageable, it offers a great deal of flexibility for your schedule, whether you are heading out for business or a quick local errand.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FL 37 | 10.7 mi | 14m |
| Canal Street | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| Old Highway 37 | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| CR 630 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| FL 60 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Streamsong Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
FL 37
— 10.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baird, FL and Bartow, FL.
1
Start on Streamsong Drive
195 ft
·
14 sec
·
Streamsong Drive
2
Continue on Old Highway 37
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Highway 37
3
Turn left onto CR 630
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
CR 630
4
Turn right onto FL 37
11 mi
·
14 min
·
FL 37
5
Turn right onto FL 60
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Canal Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on FL 60
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
FL 60
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
8
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 23.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CR 630
Turn left onto CR 630
Navigation decision point
4
5.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
FL 37
Turn right onto FL 37
Navigation decision point
6
16.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
FL 60 / Canal Street
Turn right onto FL 60 / Canal Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
23.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.87 one way
$7.74 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Bartow, FL
Late night in Bartow on Sunday
Local time
1:57 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
33m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 70% of this 24.3-mile drive is spent on major thoroughfares. You will find that the road transitions between FL 37, Canal Street, and Old Highway 37, providing a straightforward path between your start and end points. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 10.7-mile segment on FL 37, which allows for consistent cruising. While the route is functional and efficient, the mix of highway and local road segments keeps the driving experience varied enough to stay attentive. Overall, the drive feels like a standard Florida transit, prioritizing directness over winding, scenic detours.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on FL 37.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 37 and Canal Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in near CR 630.
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 33m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (CR 630): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (FL 37): Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles (FL 60 / Canal Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Bartow, FL
Full guide →Bartow is a historic, Southern town in Polk County, Florida. As county seat, there is a large difference in the number of people in the town during the day and the number of people who reside in Bartow.
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 33m. Total distance: 24.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on FL 37. 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 4.1 miles (CR 630): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (FL 37): Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles (FL 60 / Canal Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bartow, 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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