Origin
Haines City, FL
Morning in Haines City on Sunday
Local time
10:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haines City, FL to Orlando, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
38.1 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
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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Orlando, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Haines City to Orlando, you are looking at a quick 38-mile journey that typically takes about 49 minutes. This short commute is perfect for a one-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend roughly $6 on fuel for the entire excursion, making it a very economical way to move between these two Florida locations. Because there are no mandatory stops required, you have the flexibility to head straight to your destination without needing to build in extra time for breaks. It serves as a straightforward connection within the state, ideal for anyone looking to get from the Haines City area into the heart of Orlando efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 4 | 25.8 mi | 30m |
| US 27 | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Bates Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| 17th Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Division Avenue | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| West South Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Johnson Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Kaley Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 4
— 25.8 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haines City, FL and Orlando, FL.
1
Start on East Johnson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Johnson Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 17; US 92
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
17th Street
3
Turn left onto Bates Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bates Road
4
Turn right onto US 27
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
US 27
Use the left lane.
5
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 4 East: Orlando
6
Merge onto I 4
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 4
13 mi
·
16 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 4
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 81
Toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
11
Turn slight right onto West Kaley Street
264 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Kaley Street
12
Turn left onto South Division Avenue
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Division Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto West South Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
West South Street
14
Turn slight right
103 ft
·
3 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.1 miles from Haines City, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 36.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 27
Turn right onto US 27
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
16.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 4
Keep slight left at fork onto I 4
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
29.7 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
I 4
Keep slight right at fork onto I 4
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
36 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 81
Toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street
6
36.5 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
South Division Avenue
Turn left onto South Division Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.06 one way
$12.13 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.60 | $13.19 |
| premium | $4.72 | $7.08 | $14.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Orlando, FL
Morning in Orlando on Sunday
Local time
10:45 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
53m 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 monotonous interstate haul for this 38-mile trip. You will navigate a mix of local roads, specifically utilizing 17th Street and Bates Road, before transitioning onto I-4 East. Since the highway share is 0%, the character of the road is defined by its local nature, requiring you to stay alert through various turns rather than settling into a long cruise. With no stretches of road exceeding 0 miles on 17th Street, the route demands your attention as you transition between local streets and the interstate. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged until you arrive in Orlando.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.8 mi on I 4.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 4 and US 27. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near US 27.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 38.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (US 27): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.3 miles (I 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.7 miles (I 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Haines City, FL
Full guide →Haines City is a city in Polk County, Florida.
Arriving in Orlando, FL
Full guide →For the broader urban area including suburbs and other nearby destinations, please see the Greater Orlando article. Orlando deserves its reputation as the theme park capital of the world, with an estimated 52 million visitors a year. The city is best known for its theme parks Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, but it holds a lot to offer besides those two amusement meccas. Countless hotels and restaurants cater to business conventions and other events hosted by organizations from all over the country. Outside the theme park districts and hotels, however, lies much more to be explored, including downtown, areas of untouched wilderness, world-class museums and theaters, and old towns with dining and nightlife. At the center of the state of Florida, in Orange County, Orlando is about an hour from each coast.
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 53m. Total distance: 38.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.8 miles on I 4. 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 Orlando, 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 3.2 miles (US 27): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.3 miles (I 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.7 miles (I 4): 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 Orlando, 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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