Origin
Frostproof, FL
Morning in Frostproof on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frostproof, FL to Baird, 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
51m
Distance
34.8 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Frostproof, FL
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Baird, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through central Florida, the drive from Frostproof to Baird covers 34.8 miles in about 51 minutes. This straightforward trip is perfect for a one-day outing, as it requires no overnight stays. You can expect to spend roughly $6 on fuel for the entire journey, making it a very budget-friendly option. Since the route stays entirely within Florida, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout your travel. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that gets you from point A to point B efficiently without unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 98 | 16.3 mi | 23m |
| CR 630 | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| Old Highway 37 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| West H Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Scenic Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Streamsong Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 98
— 16.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frostproof, FL and Baird, FL.
1
Start on FL 17
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Scenic Highway
2
Turn left onto CR 630
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West H Street
3
Turn slight left onto CR 630
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
CR 630
4
At end of road, turn right onto CR 630
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
CR 630
5
Continue on US 98
10 mi
·
13 min
·
US 98
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 98
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
US 98
7
Continue on CR 630
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
CR 630
8
Turn left onto Old Highway 37
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Highway 37
9
Turn straight onto Streamsong Drive
195 ft
·
14 sec
·
Streamsong Drive
10
Arrive at destination
Streamsong Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Frostproof, 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
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 30.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 630 / West H Street
Turn left onto CR 630 / West H Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CR 630
At end of road, turn right onto CR 630
Navigation decision point
4
15.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 98
Keep slight left at fork onto US 98
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
30.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Old Highway 37
Turn left onto Old Highway 37
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.54 one way
$11.08 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.03 | $12.05 |
| premium | $4.72 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.68 | $15.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Baird, FL
Morning in Baird on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°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
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
51m 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with 92% of your travel spent on primary roads. You will navigate a combination of US 98, CR 630, and Old Highway 37 to complete the connection. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 16.3-mile segment on US 98, which allows for steady, consistent driving. Expect a transition between these different road types as you make your way through the Florida landscape. Overall, the experience is designed for those who prefer a direct, high-speed approach to their destination.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.3 mi on US 98.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 98 and CR 630. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near CR 630 / West H Street.
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 51m 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 0.7 miles (CR 630 / West H Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (CR 630): Navigation decision point; at 15.1 miles (US 98): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting in Frostproof, FL
Full guide →Frostproof is a small town (pop. 3,000) in southeastern Polk County, Florida. The town's name was coined as a marketing ploy to convince potential homesteaders that the town had never and would never see a frost. This turned out to be untrue, as the town did sustain relatively minor damage during an 1894 frost that destroyed much of Florida's citrus crops.
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 51m. Total distance: 34.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.3 miles on US 98. 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 0.7 miles (CR 630 / West H Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (CR 630): Navigation decision point; at 15.1 miles (US 98): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Baird, 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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