Kiawah Island to Lakeland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Kiawah Island from Lakeland?

The distance from Kiawah Island to Lakeland is 334.7 miles (538.6 km) as the crow flies. Lakeland is located SSW of Kiawah Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 401.6 miles, taking about 8h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Kiawah Island in South Carolina and Lakeland in Florida.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kiawah Island 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.