Origin
Lakeland, FL
Morning in Lakeland on Sunday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeland, FL to Lakeland Highlands, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
6.5 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakeland, FL
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Lakeland Highlands, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
Lakeland, FL to Lakeland Highlands, FL is 6.5 miles and takes about 15m via South Florida Avenue, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short trip within the state of Florida, ideal for a quick excursion. The drive primarily uses local roads, meaning you'll navigate through familiar Florida terrain without encountering major highways. Given its brevity, it's perfect for a same-day round trip or as a quick connector to another activity in the Lakeland area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Florida Avenue | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Scott Lake Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Cleveland Heights Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Highland Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Lake Morton Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Walnut Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Florida Avenue
— 3.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland, FL and Lakeland Highlands, 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
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Lake Morton Drive
3
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
493 ft
·
20 sec
·
East Walnut Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto FL 37
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
South Florida Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto East Highland Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Highland Drive
Use the left lane.
6
Turn sharp right onto CR 37A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cleveland Heights Boulevard
7
Continue on CR 37A
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Scott Lake Road
8
Arrive at destination
CR 37A
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 4.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lake Morton Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Lake Morton Drive
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Walnut Street
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
FL 37 / South Florida Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto FL 37 / South Florida Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
East Highland Drive
Turn left onto East Highland Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CR 37A / Cleveland Heights Boulevard
Turn sharp right onto CR 37A / Cleveland Heights Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.03 one way
$2.07 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.13 | $2.25 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.21 | $2.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.57 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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 Highlands, FL
Morning in Lakeland Highlands on Sunday
Local time
6:28 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
15m 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?
This drive is mostly on surface streets, with no highway miles. You'll encounter frequent turns as you navigate local roads. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 3.7 miles along South Florida Avenue. Expect to be in a local driving environment for the entire trip.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on South Florida Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lake Morton Drive.
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 15m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lake Morton Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (FL 37 / South Florida Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 15m. Total distance: 6.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on South Florida Avenue. 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 0.1 miles (Lake Morton Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (FL 37 / South Florida Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lakeland Highlands, 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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