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Trip from Lakeland, FL to Eustis, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 38m

Distance

66.7 mi

107 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 31m ★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 34m

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 Polk County, Florida, United States

Lakeland, FL

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city in Lake County, Florida, United States

Eustis, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lakeland, FL to Eustis, FL covers 66.7 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Commonwealth Avenue North, Howey Road, Commonwealth Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.3 miles on Commonwealth Avenue North. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.31 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

33.3 miles from Lakeland, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Commonwealth Avenue North 21.3 mi 27m
Howey Road 13.3 mi 19m
Commonwealth Avenue 11.3 mi 15m
FL 19 6.7 mi 10m
Lakeland Hills Boulevard 3.7 mi 6m
I 4 3.3 mi 3m
US 441 1.8 mi 3m
South Massachusetts Avenue 1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Commonwealth Avenue North — 21.3 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland, FL and Eustis, FL.

1

Start on East Walnut Street

422 ft · 19 sec · East Walnut Street
2

At end of road, turn right onto Lake Morton Drive

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Lake Morton Drive
3

Turn right onto South Massachusetts Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Massachusetts Avenue
4

Continue on FL 33

3.6 mi · 6 min · Lakeland Hills Boulevard
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 4 East: Orlando
6

Merge onto I 4

3.3 mi · 3 min · I 4
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 38 Toward FL 33: Polk City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn left onto FL 33

373 ft · 5 sec · Lakeland Hills Boulevard
9

Continue on FL 33

11 mi · 15 min · Commonwealth Avenue
10

Enter roundabout onto FL 33

131 ft · 2 sec · Commonwealth Avenue North
11

Continue on FL 33

21 mi · 27 min · Commonwealth Avenue North
12

Turn left onto FL 50; FL 33

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Broad Street
13

Turn right onto FL 19

13 mi · 19 min · Howey Road
Use the left lane.
14

Turn right onto FL 19

6.7 mi · 10 min · FL 19
Use the left lane.
15

Turn right onto US 441; FL 19

1.8 mi · 3 min · US 441; FL 19
16

Turn slight left

391 ft · 14 sec
17

Continue on Mount Homer Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Mount Homer Road
18

Turn left onto David Walker Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · David Walker Drive
19

Turn left onto Kurt Street

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Kurt Street
20

Continue on West Lakeview Avenue

0.4 mi · 56 sec · West Lakeview Avenue
21

Turn left onto FL 19

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Bay Street
22

Continue on FL 19

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Paul Brown Parkway
23

Continue on FL 19

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Grove Street
24

Turn left onto East Orange Avenue

0.1 mi · 11 sec · East Orange Avenue
25

Arrive at destination

East Orange Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.3 miles from Lakeland, FL, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.3 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 15 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 33.3 miles or 46m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 20m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lakeland, FL

This is one driving day of about 66.7 miles and 1h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Lakeland, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Commonwealth Avenue North for about 21.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Lake County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clermont, FL

33 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

Auburndale, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Groveland, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from Lakeland, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best coffee break

Black & Brew

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lakeland, Florida

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18635009500

Visit website

Castro's Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Polk City, Florida

0.7 mi

Citrus Grove Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Eustis, Florida

0.1 mi

Black & Brew

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Lakeland, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18635009500

Visit website

Castro's Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Polk City, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13524670378

Visit website

Citrus Grove Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Eustis, Florida

Hours: 7 AM–2:30 PM

+13529773106

Visit website

Concord Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Lakeland, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

Pressed Books & Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Lakeland, Florida

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+18636033166

Visit website

Billys Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Tavares, Florida

Hours: 7 AM–2 PM

+13523437433

Ground Up Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Mt Dora, Florida

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+15037479433

Visit website

Dora Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Mt Dora, Florida

Hours: 6 AM–2 PM

+13523536933

EV Connect Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Tavares, Florida

+18668167584

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Tavares, Florida

+31880109500

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour

Leesburg, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Service Plaza

0.3 mi from route

Service Plaza

2.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

2.3 mi from route

Bonnet Springs Park

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Lakeland, Florida

Hours: 6 am–7:30 pm

+18637327000

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 0.1 and 55.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Lake Morton Drive

At end of road, turn right onto Lake Morton Drive

Navigation decision point

7
8.5 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward FL 33: Polk City

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 38 Toward FL 33: Polk City
4
8.8 mi into trip | ~14m in | FL 33 / Lakeland Hills Boulevard

Turn left onto FL 33 / Lakeland Hills Boulevard

Navigation decision point

5
41.8 mi into trip | ~58m in | FL 19 / Howey Road

Turn right onto FL 19 / Howey Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
55.1 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in | FL 19

Turn right onto FL 19

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.31 one way

$20.63 round trip

$3.93/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.30 $11.30 $22.59
premium $4.63 $12.15 $24.30
diesel $5.60 $14.70 $29.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20 0 $7.00 $3.20
Efficient EV 16.7 0 $5.84 $2.67
EV Truck/SUV 26.7 0 $9.34 $4.27

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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 Sep 3, 2026

Origin

Lakeland, FL

Evening in Lakeland on Saturday

Local time

6:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

ESE 5 mph 84% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued September 3 at 12:33AM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Destination

Eustis, FL

Evening in Eustis on Saturday

Local time

6:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy

ESE 5 mph 55% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued September 3 at 12:33AM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

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

1h 38m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

66.7 mi in 1h 38m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.3 mi on Commonwealth Avenue North.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lake Morton Drive.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lake Morton Drive): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (FL 33 / Lakeland Hills Boulevard): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

196 ft 67 ft

Total Climb

62 ft

Total Descent

192 ft

Highest Point

196 ft

Elevation Range

129 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Lakeland, FL

Full guide →

Founded 1875

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.

Top landmarks

  • • Child of the Sun — Florida
  • • Polk Theatre — movie theater and theater in Lakeland, Florida
  • • Beacon Hill-Alta Vista Residential District — historic district in Florida, United States

Arriving in Eustis, FL

Full guide →

Eustis is a town in Lake County, Florida, on the eastern shore of Lake Eustis.

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 1h 38m. Total distance: 66.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (18%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21.3 miles on Commonwealth Avenue North. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 3 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.

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 0.1 miles (Lake Morton Drive): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (FL 33 / Lakeland Hills Boulevard): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eustis, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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