Columbus, Ohio to Lakeland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

825.9 miles 1329.1 km · straight line
998.4 miles actual route 1606.8 km · driving distance
18h 57min estimated drive time
$96 - $118 estimated fuel cost
~2h 10min flight time
176° S bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Lakeland?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Lakeland is 825.9 miles (1329.1 km) as the crow flies. Lakeland is located S of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 998.4 miles, taking about 18h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. 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 Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio to Lakeland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 57min $96 - $118 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 44min $80–$150* Budget
Train ~24h 38min $120–$349* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Lakeland

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 275 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM