How far is it from Bartow, FL, to Lakeland, FL, ?

The distance between Bartow, FL, and Lakeland, FL, is 16 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bartow, FL, to Lakeland, FL, ?

The drive from Bartow, FL, to Lakeland, FL, takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Bartow, FL, to Lakeland, FL, ?

The fastest route from Bartow, FL, to Lakeland, FL, covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Lakeland, FL from Bartow, FL?

Lakeland, FL lies roughly to the north-west of Bartow, FL.

Are there charging stations between Bartow, FL and Lakeland, FL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Bartow, FL to Lakeland, FL, including BOA Northside FL3-766 (Lakeland, FL) (350 kW); Flying J 1128 (350 kW); Dunkin' - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 37.

Bartow, FL Lakeland, FL

Distance: 16 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Bartow, FL to Lakeland, FL takes about 30 min via US 98. The distance is 16 mi. The straight-line distance is 15 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 16 mi

After a 15-mile, 27-minute stretch on Golfview Avenue, the route follows US 17 and Spessard Holland Parkway into Lakeland, located midway between Tampa and Orlando along the I-4 corridor.

1 Depart right 43 yd
2 Keep slightly right 148 yd
3 Turn left onto Golfview Avenue 45 yd
4 Turn right onto East Gibbons Street 1 mi
5 Turn right onto Spessard Holland Parkway 2 mi
6 Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive 1 mi
7 Turn right onto Broadway Avenue 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Bartow Road 12 mi

9 Turn right onto North Massachusetts Avenue 1 mi
10 Turn left onto East Memorial Boulevard 139 yd
11 Turn right onto North Kentucky Avenue 48 yd
12 Turn right 26 yd
13 Turn left 122 yd
14 Arrive

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The return trip from Lakeland, FL to Bartow, FL covers roughly the same distance, 16 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

37 chargers

BOA Northside FL3-766 (Lakeland, FL)CCS · 4330 US Highway 98 N, Lakeland, FL, 33809350 kW
Flying J 1128CCS · 7990 State Route 60, Bartow, FL, 33830350 kW
Dunkin' - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 1202 N Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL, 33830250 kW
Mellow Mushroom - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 3555 Lakeland Highlands Rd, Lakeland, FL, 33803250 kW
Wawa - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 4320 US Highway 98 North, Lakeland, FL, 33809250 kW

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Popular routes from destination

After a 15-mile, 27-minute stretch on Golfview Avenue, the route follows US 17 and Spessard Holland Parkway into Lakeland, located midway between Tampa and Orlando along the I-4 corridor.

Popular destinations close by

Lakeland, FL → Sebring, FL62 mi · 1 h 25 min Lakeland, FL → Polk City, FL15 mi · 20 min Lakeland, FL → Eagle Lake, FL17 mi · 30 min Lakeland, FL → Lake Alfred, FL18 mi · 35 min Lakeland, FL → Zephyrhills, FL27 mi · 40 min Lakeland, FL → Eatonville, FL60 mi · 1 h 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Bartow, FL, {fromState} to Lakeland, FL, {toState}?: The distance between Bartow, FL, {fromState} and Lakeland, FL, {toState} is 16 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bartow, FL, {fromState} to Lakeland, FL, {toState}?: The drive from Bartow, FL, {fromState} to Lakeland, FL, {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Bartow, FL, {fromState} to Lakeland, FL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Bartow, FL, {fromState} to Lakeland, FL, {toState} covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Lakeland, FL from Bartow, FL?: Lakeland, FL lies roughly to the north-west of Bartow, FL.
Are there charging stations between Bartow, FL and Lakeland, FL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Bartow, FL to Lakeland, FL, including BOA Northside FL3-766 (Lakeland, FL) (350 kW); Flying J 1128 (350 kW); Dunkin' - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 37.

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