How far is Lake Wales, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lake Wales and Fort Lauderdale is 151.64 miles (244.04 km).
Flight distance from Lake Wales, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is 151.64 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Lake Wales to Fort Lauderdale with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lake Wales, Florida to Fort Lauderdale, Florida is: 185.61 miles (298.7 km) by car.
Driving from Lake Wales to Fort Lauderdale will take approximately 02 hours 57 minutes.
#1 Lake Wales
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
| Population | 17693 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 27°54'5"N 81°35'9"W |
| Latitude | 27.9014100 |
| Longitude | -81.5859100 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Lauderdale
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida. It is located on the Atlantic Coast of Florida. Fort Lauderdale is known for its many beaches, its many canals, and its many attractions, such as the Fort Lauderdale Beach and the Sawgrass Mills.
| Population | 184245 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 26°7'20"N 80°8'36"W |
| Latitude | 26.1223100 |
| Longitude | -80.1433800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Fort Lauderdale: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143382,26.122355)
Estimated Travel Time Between Lake Wales and Fort Lauderdale
The distance between Lake Wales and Fort Lauderdale is 299 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 19 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Lake Wales and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 20:05:58.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 11 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 38 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 42 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 05 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 39 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 28 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.79 liters (6.55 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Wales and Fort Lauderdale.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Wales to Fort Lauderdale is $21.77 (diesel $28.49).
Florida gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.74 | $4.07 | $4.35 |
| Total | $21.77 | $24.51 | $26.63 | $28.49 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Florida ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.324 (Diesel $4.350) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 12, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake Wales and Fort Lauderdale (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
