How far is Lake Wales, FL from Gainesville, FL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lake Wales and Gainesville is 128.94 miles (207.51 km).

Flight distance from Lake Wales, FL to Gainesville, FL is 128.94 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Lake Wales to Gainesville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lake Wales, Florida to Gainesville, Florida is: 151.23 miles (243.37 km) by car.

Driving from Lake Wales to Gainesville will take approximately 02 hours 38 minutes.

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#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
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#2 Gainesville

The third most populous city in Florida. It is located in Alachua County in north-central Florida. Gainesville is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the University of Florida and the Matheson Museum.

Population 135004
GPS Coordinates 29°39'6"N 82°19'29"W
Latitude 29.6516300
Longitude -82.3248300
Altitude 54
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Lake Wales and Gainesville

The distance between Lake Wales and Gainesville is 243 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 42 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 Gainesville. The current time is 19:52:02.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 02 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 46 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 01 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 31 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 09 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 00 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 53 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.2 liters (5.34 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Wales and Gainesville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Wales to Gainesville is $17.74 (diesel $23.21).

Florida gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.74 $4.07 $4.35
Total $17.74 $19.97 $21.7 $23.21

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 Gainesville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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