Trip from Hialeah, FL to Eagle Lake, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 18m

Distance

204 mi

328 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 5m ★

6 AM

4h 18m

8 AM

4h 45m

10 AM

4h 28m

12 PM

4h 25m

3 PM

4h 29m

5 PM

4h 43m

8 PM

4h 10m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Hialeah, FL

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city in Polk County, Florida, United States

Eagle Lake, FL

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Trip Overview

This 204-mile drive from Hialeah, Florida, to Eagle Lake, Florida, will take you about 4 hours and 18 minutes. It's a straightforward, single-day trip with an estimated fuel cost of $34. The route is primarily local roads, making it a more hands-on driving experience rather than a highway cruise. Given its duration and character, it's perfectly suited for a one-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. You'll be navigating familiar Florida terrain for the entirety of this journey.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

102 miles from Hialeah, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 27	161.3 mi	3h 22m
I 75	22.4 mi	24m
FL 60	7.9 mi	9m
Rifle Range Road	3.5 mi	6m
Gratigny Parkway	2.2 mi	2m
Palm Avenue	1.6 mi	3m
West Eagle Lake Loop Road	1.6 mi	2m
West 4th Avenue/Red Road	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: US 27 — 161.3 mi, about 3h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah, FL and Eagle Lake, FL.

Start on East 39th Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · East 39th Street

Turn right onto Palm Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · Palm Avenue

Turn left onto West 65th Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · West 65th Street

Use the left lane.

Turn straight onto West 2nd Court

0.2 mi · 24 sec · West 2nd Court

Continue on West 68th Street

447 ft · 12 sec · West 68th Street

Turn right onto SR 823

0.9 mi · 1 min · West 4th Avenue/Red Road

Turn left

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Toward SR 924 Toll West

Merge onto SR 924 Toll

2.2 mi · 2 min · Gratigny Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 75

16 mi · 17 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

6.4 mi · 6 min · I 75

Toward Alligator Alley, Naples Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 28 sec

Exit 23 Toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Toward US 27 North: South Bay Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 27

0.9 mi · 59 sec · US 27

Continue on US 27

62 mi · 1 hr 17 min · US 27

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 27; FL 80

51 mi · 1 hr 2 min · US 27; FL 80

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 27

0.2 mi · 19 sec · US 27

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 27

10 mi · 12 min · US 27

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 27

37 mi · 49 min · US 27

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Use the left lane.

Merge onto FL 60

7.9 mi · 9 min · FL 60

Turn right onto CR 655

3.5 mi · 6 min · Rifle Range Road

Turn left onto West Eagle Lake Loop Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · West Eagle Lake Loop Road

Continue on Eagle Avenue

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Eagle Avenue

Arrive at destination

East Eagle Avenue

Trip Plan

For this local, turn-heavy route of 204 miles, planning your departure time can help you avoid some of the more congested local traffic. Since it's a single-day drive of just over 4 hours, you have flexibility with stops; one planned stop should be sufficient. Keep an eye on your navigation, as the frequent turns on local roads require your attention. With a fuel cost of approximately $34, it’s an economical trip, but be sure to start with a full tank to minimize interruptions.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 102 miles from Hialeah, FL, or about 2h 6m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 161.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 45 miles or 55m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 102 miles or 2h 6m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eagle Lake, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hialeah, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hialeah, FL

This is one driving day of about 204 miles and 4h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Hialeah, FL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on US 27 for about 161.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

census designated place in Lee County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lehigh Acres, FL

102 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

Pahokee, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lehigh Acres, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 102 miles from Hialeah, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

1.6 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Sebring, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Tesla Destination Charger

2.6 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Sebring, Florida

+18633861000

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour

Winter Haven, Florida

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

Visit website

Cypress Gardens

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Winter Haven, Florida

+18886905346

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 190.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3.4 mi into trip | ~7m in

Turn left toward SR 924 Toll West

Navigation decision point

Toward SR 924 Toll West

21.9 mi into trip | ~27m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward Alligator Alley, Naples

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Toward Alligator Alley, Naples

28.3 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay

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 23 Toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay

28.6 mi into trip | ~35m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 27 North: South Bay

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 27 North: South Bay

190.3 mi into trip | ~3h 58m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.47 one way

$64.94 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$35.32	$70.65
premium	$4.72	$37.93	$75.87
diesel	$5.61	$45.04	$90.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 71.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	61.2	0	$21.42	$9.79
Efficient EV	51	0	$17.85	$8.16
EV Truck/SUV	81.6	1	$28.56	$13.06

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Hialeah, FL

Morning in Hialeah on Tuesday

Local time

8:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eagle Lake, FL

Morning in Eagle Lake on Tuesday

Local time

8:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

20 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

4h 18m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 for the entire 204 miles, with 0% highway share. This means you'll be constantly engaged with steering and navigating through various surface streets, including Palm Avenue, West 65th Street, and West 2nd Court. There isn't a significantly long uninterrupted stretch, so you'll have frequent opportunities to adjust your pace or take brief breaks. The road personality remains consistent throughout, emphasizing a connected-to-the-ground feel rather than open-road speed.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 161.3 mi on US 27.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 204 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 21.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Hialeah, FL and Eagle Lake, FL, road signs point toward Alligator Alley, Naples and Bay.

Alligator Alley

21.9 mi in | ~27m | via I 75

Naples

21.9 mi in | ~27m | via I 75

Bay

28.3 mi in | ~34m

About the Cities

Starting in Hialeah, FL

Full guide →

Hialeah is a city in the Greater Miami region of Florida.

Arriving in Eagle Lake, FL

Full guide →

Founded 1880

Winter Haven is the second largest city in Polk County, Florida. The city was an agricultural center, but in the 1990s and 2000s, it has become a largely residential and manufacturing city. Winter Haven is home to Legoland and the "Chain of Lakes".

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 4h 18m. Total distance: 204 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 161.3 miles on US 27. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Eagle Lake, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Eagle Lake, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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Trip from Hialeah, FL to Eagle Lake, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Lake Wales Latte Lounge Coffee and Bookshop

Lake Wales Latte Lounge Coffee and Bookshop

Haven Coffee Roasters

Concord Coffee

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

Amelia Earhart Park

Miramar Regional Park

The Historic Hampton House

LEGO® NINJAGO® World

Cypress Gardens

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hialeah, FL

Eagle Lake, FL

Same local time

20 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 18m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Hialeah, FL

Arriving in Eagle Lake, FL

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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