Atlanta to Lakeland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

420.1 miles 676.1 km · straight line
447 miles actual route 719.4 km · driving distance
8h 23min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
159° SSE bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Lakeland?

The distance from Atlanta to Lakeland is 420.1 miles (676.1 km) as the crow flies. Lakeland is located SSE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 447 miles, taking about 8h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia 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 Atlanta and Lakeland. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Lakeland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 23min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 4min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~7h 58min $54–$156* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 140 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM