Austin, Texas to Lakeland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

964.5 miles 1552.2 km · straight line
1134 miles actual route 1825 km · driving distance
20h 55min estimated drive time
$109 - $134 estimated fuel cost
~2h 26min flight time
95° E bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Lakeland?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Lakeland is 964.5 miles (1552.2 km) as the crow flies. Lakeland is located E of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1134 miles, taking about 20h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 26min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Lakeland in Florida.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Austin, Texas 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 Austin, Texas to Lakeland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 55min $109 - $134 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 6min $91–$170* Budget
Train ~27h 12min $136–$397* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Lakeland

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 322 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 80 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM