Origin
Town 'n' Country, FL
Morning in Town 'n' Country on Sunday
Local time
9:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Town 'n' Country, 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
1h
Distance
41.2 mi
66 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
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.
Town 'n' Country, FL
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Lakeland, FL
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Trip Overview
This 41.2-mile drive from Town 'n' Country, FL, to Lakeland, FL, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately one hour to complete. You'll primarily navigate via I-4 and West Hillsborough Avenue, offering a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of just $7, this route is quite economical for a quick journey within the state of Florida. The drive is straightforward and efficient, making it a practical option for a short hop between these two Florida locations. There are no planned stops, so you can make good time if needed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 4 | 20.5 mi | 21m |
| West Hillsborough Avenue | 7.8 mi | 14m |
| Hillsborough Avenue | 6 mi | 10m |
| Memorial Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| North Massachusetts Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Webb Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Memorial Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lake Morton Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 4
— 20.5 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Town 'n' Country, FL and Lakeland, FL.
1
Start on Fountain Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Fountain Avenue
2
Turn right onto Webb Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Webb Road
3
Turn left onto FL 580
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Hillsborough Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 92
7.8 mi
·
14 min
·
West Hillsborough Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 92
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Hillsborough Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 4 East: Orlando
7
Merge onto I 4
21 mi
·
21 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 28
Toward Lakeland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto FL 546
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Memorial Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on US 92
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Memorial Boulevard
11
Turn right onto North Massachusetts Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Massachusetts Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
At end of road, turn left onto Lake Morton Drive
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Lake Morton Drive
13
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
422 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Walnut Street
14
Arrive at destination
East Walnut Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Town 'n' Country, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 39.9 — 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
|
Webb Road
Turn right onto Webb Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
FL 580 / Hillsborough Avenue
Turn left onto FL 580 / Hillsborough Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
15.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
I 4
Merge onto I 4
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
35.9 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
39.9 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
$6.56 one way
$13.12 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $7.13 | $14.27 |
| premium | $4.72 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
9:27 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
2 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
1h 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 mixed drive on this route, with about 50% of your journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 20.5 miles on I-4, which is a significant portion of the total distance. This means you'll experience periods of faster-paced highway driving interspersed with stretches on local roads like West Hillsborough Avenue. The transition between these different road types will define the character of your drive, requiring you to adjust your pace and attention accordingly.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.5 mi on I 4.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Webb Road.
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 41.2 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 0.1 miles (Webb Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (FL 580 / Hillsborough Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles (I 4): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 1h. Total distance: 41.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.5 miles on I 4. 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 (Webb Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (FL 580 / Hillsborough Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles (I 4): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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