Origin
Haines City, FL
Morning in Haines City on Sunday
Local time
10:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haines City, FL to Lakeland, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
23 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haines City, FL
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Lakeland, FL
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Trip Overview
This short 23-mile drive from Haines City to Lakeland, Florida, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 38 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The route primarily utilizes US 92 and local roads like Hinson Avenue and East Main Street, offering a mixed driving experience. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, this trip is budget-friendly. You'll be spending about half of your travel time on highways, making it a convenient way to get between these two Florida communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 92 | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| Hinson Avenue | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| East Main Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Shinn Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Lake Shore Way | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Lake Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North 10th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 13th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 92
— 11.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haines City, FL and Lakeland, FL.
1
Start on East Johnson Avenue
329 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Johnson Avenue
2
Continue on North 13th Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
North 13th Street
3
Turn right onto Stuart Avenue
260 ft
·
7 sec
·
Stuart Avenue
4
Continue on Lily Avenue
500 ft
·
15 sec
·
Lily Avenue
5
Turn left onto North 10th Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
North 10th Street
6
Turn right onto US 17; US 92
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Hinson Avenue
7
Continue on US 17; US 92
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Shinn Boulevard
8
Continue on US 17; US 92
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Shore Way
9
Turn straight onto US 92
11 mi
·
16 min
·
US 92
10
Continue on US 92
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 92
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto Fairway Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Fairway Avenue
12
At end of road, turn right onto CR 542
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto South Lake Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lake Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
At end of road, turn right onto East Walnut Street
279 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Walnut Street
15
Arrive at destination
East Walnut Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 23 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Stuart Avenue
Turn right onto Stuart Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North 10th Street
Turn left onto North 10th Street
Navigation decision point
5
20.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
CR 542 / East Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto CR 542 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
7
22.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
South Lake Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto South Lake Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
23 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
East Walnut Street
At end of road, turn right onto East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.66 one way
$7.32 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.28 | $8.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Lakeland, FL
Morning in Lakeland on Sunday
Local time
10:59 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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 51% of it being highway driving. The majority of your time will be spent on US 92, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch at 11.7 miles. As you progress, the road will transition from highway segments to more local road conditions as you approach and enter Lakeland. This change in scenery and driving environment is gradual, offering a varied experience without being overly complex.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.7 mi on US 92.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 around 0.2 miles in near Stuart Avenue.
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 38m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Stuart Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.6 miles (CR 542 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Haines City, FL
Full guide →Haines City is a city in Polk County, Florida.
Arriving in Lakeland, FL
Full guide →Lakeland is the largest city in Polk County, Florida. It is home to Florida Southern College, which has the largest collection of buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright at a single site in the world.
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 38m. Total distance: 23 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.7 miles on US 92. 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 0.2 miles (Stuart Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.6 miles (CR 542 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lakeland, 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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