How far is Lakeland, FL from Gainesville, FL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lakeland and Gainesville is 113.68 miles (182.95 km).
Flight distance from Lakeland, FL to Gainesville, FL is 113.68 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Lakeland to Gainesville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lakeland, Florida to Gainesville, Florida is: 122.82 miles (197.65 km) by car.
Driving from Lakeland to Gainesville will take approximately 02 hours 18 minutes.
#1 Lakeland
The most populous city in Polk County, Florida. It is located on Lakeland Highlands in central Florida. Lakeland is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lakeland Museum of Art and the Florida Southern College Lakeland Campus.
| Population | 115283 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 28°2'22"N 81°56'59"W |
| Latitude | 28.0394700 |
| Longitude | -81.9498000 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Gainesville: South Main Street (-82.32501,29.65163)
Estimated Travel Time Between Lakeland and Gainesville
The distance between Lakeland and Gainesville is 198 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 11 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 Lakeland and Gainesville. The current time is 08:05:45.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 05 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 04 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 27 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 02 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 45 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 38 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 31 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.41 liters (4.33 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lakeland and Gainesville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lakeland to Gainesville is $14.41 (diesel $18.85).
Florida gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.74 | $4.07 | $4.35 |
| Total | $14.41 | $16.22 | $17.62 | $18.85 |
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 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lakeland and Gainesville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
