Alabaster to Lakeland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

461.4 miles 742.5 km · straight line
553.6 miles estimated 891 km · driving distance
11h 8min estimated drive time
$53 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
140° SE bearing direction

How far is Alabaster from Lakeland?

The distance from Alabaster to Lakeland is 461.4 miles (742.5 km) as the crow flies. Lakeland is located SE of Alabaster. By car, the driving distance is approximately 553.6 miles, taking about 11h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Alabaster in Alabama and Lakeland in Florida.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alabaster and Lakeland. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Alabaster to Lakeland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 8min $53 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 22min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 35min $66–$194* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alabaster & Lakeland

Quick Facts

Alabaster
33.24°N, 86.82°W
America/Chicago
153m elevation
Lakeland
28.04°N, 81.95°W
America/New_York
60m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 154 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients