Origin
Land O' Lakes, FL
Morning in Land O' Lakes on Sunday
Local time
8:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Land O' Lakes, FL to Lakeland, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
46.8 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Land O' Lakes, FL
Jose Valverde
Lakeland, FL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This straightforward 46.8-mile drive from Land O' Lakes, FL to Lakeland, FL takes about 59 minutes, making it an ideal one-day trip. You'll primarily use major highways like I-4, I-75, and State Road 54, with 69% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is around $7, which is quite budget-friendly for a trip of this length. This route is focused on efficient travel between two points within Florida, so don't expect extensive scenic detours, but rather a direct path to your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 4 | 19.3 mi | 20m |
| I 75 | 12.7 mi | 13m |
| State Road 54 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Memorial Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Land O' Lakes Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North Massachusetts Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| State Road 56 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Memorial Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 4
— 19.3 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Land O' Lakes, FL and Lakeland, FL.
1
Start on this road
207 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Bell Lake Road
290 ft
·
10 sec
·
Bell Lake Road
3
Turn left onto US 41
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Land O' Lakes Boulevard
4
Turn left onto FL 54
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
State Road 54
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on FL 56
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
State Road 56
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Continue on FL 56
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
FL 56
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
9
Merge onto I 75
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 75
Toward South I 75: Naples
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
1.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 261
Toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 4 East: Orlando
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 4
19 mi
·
20 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 28
Toward Lakeland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto FL 546
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Memorial Boulevard
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on US 92
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Memorial Boulevard
17
Turn right onto North Massachusetts Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Massachusetts Avenue
Use the right lane.
18
At end of road, turn left onto Lake Morton Drive
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Lake Morton Drive
19
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
422 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Walnut Street
20
Arrive at destination
East Walnut Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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
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 145 decision points cluster between mile 8.6 and 45.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
8.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward South I 75: Naples
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward South I 75: Naples
8
20.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 261
Toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando
7
21.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 4 East: Orlando
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 4 East: Orlando
7
41.5 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward Lakeland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 28
Toward Lakeland
6
45.5 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
North Massachusetts Avenue
Turn right onto North Massachusetts Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.45 one way
$14.90 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $8.10 | $16.21 |
| premium | $4.72 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.33 | $20.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.55 | $3.00 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Lakeland, FL
Morning in Lakeland on Sunday
Local time
8:00 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
59m 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 highway-focused drive for most of this 46.8-mile trip. With 69% of the route on highways, you'll experience a good amount of faster-paced travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.3 miles on I-4. While primarily highway, the inclusion of State Road 54 offers a slight variation in road type. This drive is designed for getting from point A to point B efficiently, rather than for leisurely sightseeing.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.3 mi on I 4.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 4 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near I 75.
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 14 decision points packed into just 46.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Land O' Lakes, FL and Lakeland, FL, road signs point toward Saint Petersburg and Orlando.
Saint Petersburg
7 mi in
|
~11m
Orlando
20.3 mi in
|
~25m
About the Cities
Arriving 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 59m. Total distance: 46.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.3 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 Lakeland, 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 8.6 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.5 miles: 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 Lakeland, 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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