Distance between Lakeland FL and Tampa FL

The distance from Lakeland to Tampa is 35 miles by road including 29 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 34 minutes and goes through Plant City and Mount Enon.

There are tolls on the route.
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Point Distance Time Fuel
Lakeland 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
US 92 I 4 9 mi, 09 min
Mount Enon 9 mi 0:09 09 min 0.3 gal
I 4 3 mi, 02 min
Plant City 12 mi 0:12 12 min 0.3 gal
I 4 23 mi, 21 min
Tampa 35 mi 0:34 34 min 1.0 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Lakeland to Tampa?

Fuel cost: 4.5 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 34.8 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.82 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Lakeland to Tampa?

Driving time: 34 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 21 mi with a maximum speed 70 mph = 17 min
  • 4 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 4 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 2 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 1 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 2 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 45 mph = 2 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 40 mph = 1 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Lakeland to Tampa by land?

The distance between Lakeland and Tampa is 34.8 mi by road including 29.2 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Lakeland and Tampa respectively.

How far is Lakeland to Tampa by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Lakeland and Tampa is 31.7 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Lakeland and Tampa respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Lakeland from Tampa by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 3 min to cover the distance of 32 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 13 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Lakeland to Tampa?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 12 min to cover the distance of 32 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 14 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Lakeland and Tampa?

The halfway point between Lakeland and Tampa is Plant City. It is located about 6 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Plant City to Lakeland is 12 mi and driving will take about 12 min. The road between Plant City and Tampa has length 23 mi and will take approximately 21 min.

Where is Lakeland in relation to Tampa?

Lakeland is located 32 mi east of Tampa.

Lakeland has geographic coordinates: latitude 28.03947, longitude -81.9498.

Tampa has geographic coordinates: latitude 27.94776, longitude -82.45844.

Which highway goes from Lakeland to Tampa?

The route from Lakeland to Tampa follows I 4.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • US 92: 2 mi
  • FL 546: 2 mi
  • FL 618 Toll: 1 mi
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