Origin
Orlando, FL
Late night in Orlando on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orlando, FL to Kissimmee, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
19.6 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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Kissimmee, FL
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Trip Overview
This quick 19.6-mile drive from Orlando, FL to Kissimmee, FL is easily manageable in about 29 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day trip. With 96% of the journey on highways, you'll spend most of your time on major roads like John Young Parkway and the East-West Expressway. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $3, reflecting the short distance. Since there are no recommended stops and the drive is so brief, you can be quite flexible with your timing. This route stays within the state of Florida, offering a straightforward connection between two well-known Central Florida areas.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Young Parkway | 14 mi | 21m |
| North John Young Parkway | 3 mi | 3m |
| East-West Expressway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| South Orange Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lucerne Circle West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Vine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John Young Parkway
— 14 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando, FL and Kissimmee, FL.
1
Start on this road
113 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto FL 527
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Orange Avenue
3
Turn straight
238 ft
·
10 sec
4
Turn slight right onto Lucerne Circle West
285 ft
·
12 sec
·
Lucerne Circle West
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward FL 408 Toll West
6
Merge onto FL 408 Toll
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East-West Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 8A
Toward FL 423: John Young Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn slight left
203 ft
·
8 sec
Toward FL 423: John Young Parkway South
9
Turn left onto FL 423
14 mi
·
21 min
·
John Young Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on North John Young Parkway
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North John Young Parkway
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto US 192
238 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Vine Street
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right
68 ft
·
7 sec
13
Turn right
58 ft
·
4 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 19.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
FL 408 Toll / East-West Expressway
Merge onto FL 408 Toll / East-West Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
2.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward FL 423: John Young Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8A
Toward FL 423: John Young Parkway
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
FL 423 / John Young Parkway
Turn left onto FL 423 / John Young Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
19.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 192 / West Vine Street
Turn right onto US 192 / West Vine Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
19.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.12 one way
$6.24 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Kissimmee, FL
Late night in Kissimmee on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m 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 the vast majority of this trip, with 96% of the route utilizing major thoroughfares. You'll primarily navigate on John Young Parkway and North John Young Parkway, experiencing a consistent flow of traffic typical of these busy arteries. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 14 miles on John Young Parkway, providing a good period of steady driving. While predominantly highway, the urban environment of Central Florida means you'll be surrounded by development rather than open country.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14 mi on John Young Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on John Young Parkway and North John Young Parkway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near FL 408 Toll / East-West Expressway.
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 19.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.5 miles (FL 408 Toll / East-West Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (FL 423 / John Young Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Orlando, FL
Full guide →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.
Arriving in Kissimmee, FL
Full guide →Kissimmee is a city in Osceola County. Kissimmee (pronounced /kiˈsimi/, accent on second syllable) is a popular Central Florida tourist destination because of its sunny weather, spring training baseball for major league clubs, and close proximity to Disney 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 29m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14 miles on John Young Parkway. 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 0.5 miles (FL 408 Toll / East-West Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (FL 423 / John Young Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kissimmee, 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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