Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
25.1 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orlando, FL
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Citrus Ridge, FL
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Orlando, FL to Citrus Ridge, FL is 25.1 miles and takes about 39m via I 4, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Florida, making it a convenient option for a same-day excursion. The route predominantly uses highway, offering a straightforward path between these two locations. Given its short distance, you can easily complete this drive without needing an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 4 | 17.3 mi | 21m |
| Funie Steed Road | 3.4 mi | 8m |
| West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| West South Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Boone Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Banana Palm Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Anderson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Orange Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
8 AM
~5,483 veh/hr typical
Quietest
3 AM
~720 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 87 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando, FL and Citrus Ridge, FL.
Start on this road
Turn right onto FL 527
Turn right onto West Anderson Street
Turn right onto Boone Avenue
Turn left onto West South Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 4
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto US 192
Turn straight onto Funie Steed Road
Turn right onto Banana Palm Drive
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 18.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Boone Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 4 West
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 4
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 192: Kissimmee, Magic Kingdom
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward US 192 West: Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Wide World of Sports
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$3.88 one way
$7.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.30 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| premium | $4.63 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $5.53 | $11.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Orlando on Sunday
Local time
6:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Partly Cloudy
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 23 at 1:07AM EDT until August 23 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Evening in Citrus Ridge on Sunday
Local time
6:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Partly Cloudy
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 23 at 1:07AM EDT until August 23 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is mostly highway, with 69% of the 25.1 miles on I 4. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch on I 4 for 17.3 miles. After leaving the interstate, you'll transition to surface roads like Funie Steed Road and West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway. Expect a relatively urban feel with frequent exits and merges as you navigate through this part of Florida.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 4 and Funie Steed Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Boone Avenue.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 25.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Boone Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 4): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
76 ft
Total Descent
66 ft
Highest Point
140 ft
~9 mi in
Elevation Range
50 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Orlando, FL and Citrus Ridge, FL, road signs point toward Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and Wide World Of Sports.
Magic Kingdom
Hollywood Studios
Wide World Of Sports
“The City Beautiful” · Founded 1875
For the broader urban area including suburbs and other nearby destinations, please see the Greater Orlando article. Orlando deserves its reputation as the theme park capital of the world, with an estimated 52 million visitors a year. The city is best known for its theme parks Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, but it holds a lot to offer besides those two amusement meccas. Countless hotels and restaurants cater to business conventions and other events hosted by organizations from all over the country. Outside the theme park districts and hotels, however, lies much more to be explored, including downtown, areas of untouched wilderness, world-class museums and theaters, and old towns with dining and nightlife. At the center of the state of Florida, in Orange County, Orlando is about an hour from each coast.
Top landmarks
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Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m 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.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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