Dallas, Texas to Lakeland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

942.2 miles 1516.4 km · straight line
1095.4 miles actual route 1762.9 km · driving distance
20h 25min estimated drive time
$105 - $130 estimated fuel cost
~2h 24min flight time
106° ESE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Lakeland?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Lakeland is 942.2 miles (1516.4 km) as the crow flies. Lakeland is located ESE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1095.4 miles, taking about 20h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, 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 Dallas, 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 Dallas, Texas to Lakeland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 25min $105 - $130 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 30min $88–$164* Budget
Train ~26h 33min $131–$383* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Lakeland

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m 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 314 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM