How far is Lake Wales, FL from Tampa, FL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lake Wales and Tampa is 53.36 miles (85.88 km).
Flight distance from Lake Wales, FL to Tampa, FL is 53.36 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 06 minutes to travel from Lake Wales to Tampa with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lake Wales, Florida to Tampa, Florida is: 62.47 miles (100.54 km) by car.
Driving from Lake Wales to Tampa will take approximately 01 hours 10 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 Tampa
The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area. It is located on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Tampa is known for its beaches, its Busch Gardens amusement park, and its many attractions, such as the Florida Aquarium and the Museum of Science and Industry.
| Population | 407599 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 27°56'51"N 82°27'30"W |
| Latitude | 27.9475200 |
| Longitude | -82.4584300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Tampa: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429,27.947518)
Estimated Travel Time Between Lake Wales and Tampa
The distance between Lake Wales and Tampa is 101 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 07 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 Tampa. The current time is 01:37:37.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 04 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 33 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 14 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 53 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 49 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 46 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8.34 liters (2.2 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Wales and Tampa.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Wales to Tampa is $7.33 (diesel $9.59).
Florida gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.74 | $4.07 | $4.35 |
| Total | $7.33 | $8.25 | $8.96 | $9.59 |
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 December 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake Wales and Tampa (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
