Detroit to Lakeland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Detroit from Lakeland?

The distance from Detroit to Lakeland is 989.4 miles (1592.3 km) as the crow flies. Lakeland is located S of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1155.1 miles, taking about 21h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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 Detroit 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.