Lakeland to Tavares: Road Trip Guide & Distance

54.6 miles 87.8 km · straight line
70.9 miles estimated 114.1 km · driving distance
1h 26min estimated drive time
$7 - $8 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
14° NNE bearing direction

How far is Lakeland from Tavares?

The distance from Lakeland to Tavares is 54.6 miles (87.8 km) as the crow flies. Tavares is located NNE of Lakeland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 70.9 miles, taking about 1h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Lakeland and Tavares. 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 Lakeland to Tavares

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 26min $7 - $8 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 43min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Lakeland & Tavares

Quick Facts

Lakeland
28.04°N, 81.95°W
America/New_York
60m elevation
Tavares
28.80°N, 81.73°W
America/New_York
23m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 18 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 456.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients