Origin
Baird, FL
Late night in Baird on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baird, FL to Mulberry, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
16.3 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
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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Mulberry, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick jaunt between Baird and Mulberry, Florida, you are looking at a straightforward 16.3-mile journey. Expect to spend about 22 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will rely entirely on FL 37, Old Highway 37, and CR 630 to navigate the distance. With a fuel cost estimate of just $3, this is a highly economical route for those looking to reach their destination without significant expense. Since the entire trip takes place within Florida, you can expect consistent road conditions throughout the drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FL 37 | 10.7 mi | 14m |
| Old Highway 37 | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| CR 630 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Streamsong Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Church Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
FL 37
— 10.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baird, FL and Mulberry, 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
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Arrive at destination
FL 37
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 5.6 — 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
5.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
FL 37
Turn right onto FL 37
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.59 one way
$5.19 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Mulberry, FL
Late night in Mulberry on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
25 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
22m 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 100% highway-focused drive offers a consistent experience from start to finish. You will spend the vast majority of your time cruising along, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 10.7 miles specifically on FL 37. Because the road is entirely highway-based, the drive maintains a steady pace rather than shifting into technical local maneuvers. You won't encounter significant variations in terrain, as the route is designed for efficient transit between the two points. The lack of required stops ensures you can maintain a predictable rhythm for the duration of the 22-minute trip.
100% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
5 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?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 37 and Old Highway 37. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in near CR 630.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Baird, FL to Mulberry, FL is easy. At 22m with 100% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Mulberry, FL
Full guide →Mulberry is a small city of roughly 3,000 residents in southwestern 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 22m. Total distance: 16.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (100%). 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): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mulberry, 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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