Origin
Baird, FL
Afternoon in Baird on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baird, FL to Haines City, 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 12m
Distance
47.6 mi
77 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
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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Haines City, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Baird to Haines City, Florida, expect a straightforward journey spanning 49.4 miles. You can easily complete this drive in about 1 hour and 14 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $8, the trip is highly economical for those looking to travel between these two Florida locations. Because the duration is relatively short, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or splitting the drive into multiple days. This route functions primarily as a local connection, allowing you to get from point A to point B without any mandatory stops along the way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FL 37 | 10.7 mi | 14m |
| Canal Street | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| Spessard Holland Parkway | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Lucerne Park Road | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Old Highway 37 | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| 5th Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| FL 60 | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| 1st Street South | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
FL 37
— 10.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baird, FL and Haines City, 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
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
FL 60
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto US 17
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Spessard Holland Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on US 17
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
5th Street
9
Turn right onto FL 540
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Cypress Gardens Boulevard
10
Turn left onto 1st Street South
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
1st Street South
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on FL 549
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Lake Silver Drive
12
Continue on FL 549
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street North
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 544
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Lucerne Park Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto US 27
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 27
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
16
Merge onto US 17; US 92
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 17; US 92
17
Turn left onto North 10th Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
North 10th Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto Lily Avenue
500 ft
·
13 sec
·
Lily Avenue
19
Continue on Stuart Avenue
510 ft
·
19 sec
·
Stuart Avenue
20
Turn left onto North 14th Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
North 14th Street
21
At end of road, turn right onto East Johnson Avenue
81 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Johnson Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
East Johnson Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Baird, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 47.6 — 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
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
37.8 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
FL 544 / Lucerne Park Road
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 544 / Lucerne Park Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
47.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
Lily Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Lily Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
47.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
East Johnson Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto East Johnson Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.58 one way
$15.15 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
| premium | $4.72 | $8.85 | $17.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.51 | $21.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.05 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Haines City, FL
Afternoon in Haines City on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Eagle Lake, FL
24 mi in
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 12m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate via a combination of Highway 37, Canal Street, and the Spessard Holland Parkway to reach your destination. Because the longest stretch on Highway 37 is 0 miles, you should be prepared for frequent turns and constant road navigation rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of asphalt. This technical, local character requires your full attention behind the wheel as you transition between these specific roadways. It is a practical drive that favors local connectivity over the monotony of long-distance highway travel.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 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?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in near CR 630.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 4.1 miles (CR 630): Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles (FL 60 / Canal Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.8 miles (FL 544 / Lucerne Park Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
195 ft
106 ft
Total Climb
209 ft
Total Descent
152 ft
Highest Point
195 ft
~20.4 mi in
Elevation Range
89 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Haines City, FL
Full guide →Haines City is a city in Polk County, Florida.
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 12m. Total distance: 47.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
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 Haines City, 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 4.1 miles (CR 630): Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles (FL 60 / Canal Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.8 miles (FL 544 / Lucerne Park Road): 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 Haines City, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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