Hialeah to Plant City is 228.2 miles and takes about 4h 49m via US 27 and I-75, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, taking you from the southern part of the state up towards the central region. Given its mostly highway profile and manageable duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day drive. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, making it a straightforward transit between these two points.
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
114.1 miles from Hialeah, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 21m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 27
161.3 mi
3h 22m
I 75
22.4 mi
24m
FL 60
14.7 mi
18m
Polk Parkway
9.3 mi
10m
Bartow Road
7 mi
9m
New Tampa Highway
4.7 mi
6m
Gratigny Parkway
2.2 mi
2m
Palm Avenue
1.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 161.3 mi, about 3h 22m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~8,818 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~393 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah, FL and Plant City, FL.
1
Start on East 39th Street
0.3 mi·1 min·East 39th Street
2
Turn right onto Palm Avenue
1.6 mi·3 min·Palm Avenue
3
Turn left onto West 65th Street
0.3 mi·37 sec·West 65th Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn straight onto West 2nd Court
0.2 mi·24 sec·West 2nd Court
5
Continue on West 68th Street
447 ft·12 sec·West 68th Street
6
Turn right onto SR 823
0.9 mi·1 min·West 4th Avenue/Red Road
7
Turn left
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward SR 924 Toll West
8
Merge onto SR 924 Toll
2.2 mi·2 min·Gratigny Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 75
16 mi·17 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
6.4 mi·6 min·I 75
Toward Alligator Alley, NaplesUse the slight left / straight lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·28 sec
Exit 23Toward US 27: Hialeah, South BayUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward US 27 North: South BayUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto US 27
0.9 mi·59 sec·US 27
14
Continue on US 27
62 mi·1 hr 17 min·US 27
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on US 27; FL 80
51 mi·1 hr 2 min·US 27; FL 80
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on US 27
0.2 mi·19 sec·US 27
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on US 27
10 mi·12 min·US 27
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on US 27
37 mi·49 min·US 27
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Use the left lane.
20
Merge onto FL 60
15 mi·18 min·FL 60
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn left onto US 98; FL 60
0.6 mi·1 min·Van Fleet Drive
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto US 98
0.6 mi·1 min·Broadway Avenue
Use the right lane.
23
Continue on US 98
7.0 mi·9 min·Bartow Road
Use the left lane.
24
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward FL 570 Toll West: Polk Parkway WestUse the right lane.
25
Merge onto FL 570 Toll
9.3 mi·10 min·Polk Parkway
Use the right lane.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 1Toward Clark RoadUse the slight right lane.
27
Continue on Clark Road
0.1 mi·28 sec·Clark Road
28
Turn left onto US 92
4.7 mi·6 min·New Tampa Highway
Use the straight lane.
29
Turn right onto North Warnell Street
198 ft·8 sec·North Warnell Street
30
Arrive at destination
North Warnell Street
Trip Plan
For this roughly 4.5-hour drive, leaving in the morning is recommended to allow for a relaxed pace and avoid late-day fatigue. Since this is a single-day trip with only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in timing your breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 161.3-mile stretch on US 27, as services can be spread out. The estimated fuel cost of $36 is a good baseline for budgeting. Consider stopping for a break around the halfway point to stretch your legs before rejoining I-75.
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 114.1 miles from Hialeah, FL, or about 2h 21m 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 50 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.1 miles or 2h 21m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Plant City, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hialeah, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 228.2 miles and 4h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 21.9 and 223.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
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
8
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
7
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
6
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.
7
223.1 mi into trip|~4h 41m in
Take the exit toward Clark Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward Clark Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.54 one way
$69.09 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg80 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$37.90
$75.81
premium
$4.55
$40.88
$81.76
diesel
$4.80
$43.09
$86.18
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
68.5
0
$23.96
$10.95
Efficient EV
57.1
0
$19.97
$9.13
EV Truck/SUV
91.3
1
$31.95
$14.60
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Hialeah, FL
Morning
in Hialeah on Sunday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 5 to 12 mph20% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Plant City, FL
Morning
in Plant City on Sunday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 mph61% chanceLive 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 49m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Biscayne National Park
National Park
Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Evidence of 10,000 years of human history is here to...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily a highway drive, with 92% of the distance covered on high-speed roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 161.3 miles on US 27 before transitioning to other highways. Expect frequent exits and merging traffic as you navigate these major arteries, particularly as you approach urban areas. The majority of your travel time will be spent on interstates and US highways.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 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?
9/10
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 21.9 miles in near I 75.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 228.2 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 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; at 28.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
154 ft7 ft
Total Climb
190 ft
Total Descent
70 ft
Highest Point
154 ft
~130.4 mi in
Elevation Range
147 ft
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 Plant City, FL, road signs point toward Alligator Alley, Naples and Bay.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 49m. Total distance: 228.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). 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.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Plant City, 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. There are 4 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 28.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Plant City, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
