Origin
Bartow, FL
Late night in Bartow on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bartow, FL to Auburndale, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bartow, FL
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Auburndale, FL
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Bartow and Auburndale, Florida, is a quick 16.2-mile journey that typically takes about 25 minutes. Because of the short distance, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate primarily via Spessard Holland Parkway, Recker Highway, and Main Street. With fuel costs estimated at just $3, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute within the same region. It serves as a practical, straightforward connection between these two Florida cities, perfect for travelers looking for efficiency over a long-haul adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Spessard Holland Parkway | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Recker Highway | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| 5th Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Old Nine Foot Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Van Fleet Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Broadway Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| FL 620 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Spessard Holland Parkway
— 6.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartow, FL and Auburndale, FL.
1
Start on Main Street
51 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 98; FL 60
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Fleet Drive
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto US 17
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Spessard Holland Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Continue on US 17
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Street
6
Turn left onto FL 540
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Nine Foot Road
7
Turn right onto FL 620
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
FL 620
8
Continue on FL 655
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Recker Highway
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
North Bartow Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Broadway Avenue
Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 98; FL 60 / Van Fleet Drive
Turn right onto US 98; FL 60 / Van Fleet Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 17 / Spessard Holland Parkway
Turn left onto US 17 / Spessard Holland Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
9.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
FL 540 / Old Nine Foot Road
Turn left onto FL 540 / Old Nine Foot Road
Navigation decision point
6
14.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.58 one way
$5.16 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
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 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $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
Auburndale, FL
Late night in Auburndale on Sunday
Local time
1:58 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
25m 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 mixed drive offers a blend of road types that keeps the 25-minute trip feeling varied. Approximately 43% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a nice balance between steady speeds and local navigation. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 6.5 miles while cruising along Spessard Holland Parkway. As you transition from the parkway onto the local roads of Recker Highway and Main Street, the pace shifts, allowing you to settle into the flow of the local landscape. It is a functional route that moves you efficiently through the region without the monotony of a long interstate slog.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on Spessard Holland Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broadway Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broadway Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 98; FL 60 / Van Fleet Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (US 17 / Spessard Holland Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Arriving in Auburndale, FL
Full guide →Auburndale is a town 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 25m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.5 miles on Spessard Holland Parkway. 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: near the start (Broadway Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 98; FL 60 / Van Fleet Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (US 17 / Spessard Holland Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Auburndale, 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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