Florence, Alabama to Lakeland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

576.1 miles 927.2 km · straight line
691.3 miles estimated 1112.6 km · driving distance
13h 54min estimated drive time
$67 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
143° SE bearing direction

How far is Florence, Alabama from Lakeland?

The distance from Florence, Alabama to Lakeland is 576.1 miles (927.2 km) as the crow flies. Lakeland is located SE of Florence, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 691.3 miles, taking about 13h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Florence, Alabama in Alabama 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Florence, Alabama and Lakeland. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Florence, Alabama to Lakeland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 54min $67 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 41min $55–$104* Budget
Train ~18h 4min $83–$242* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Florence, Alabama & Lakeland

Quick Facts

Florence, Alabama
34.80°N, 87.68°W
America/Chicago
167m 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 192 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients