Jacksonville, Florida to Lakeland: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Lakeland?
The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Lakeland is 159.4 miles (256.5 km) as the crow flies. Lakeland is located S of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 193.4 miles, taking about 3h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 49min. Both are located in United States.
For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.
Coordinates come from public place data for Jacksonville, Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida to Lakeland
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 53 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 13 hours
- You could travel this distance about 156.2 times to circle the Earth's equator