How far is it from Bartow, FL, to Polk City, FL, ?

The distance between Bartow, FL, and Polk City, FL, is 26 mi by road.

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

The drive from Bartow, FL, to Polk City, FL, takes approximately 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Bartow, FL, to Polk City, FL, ?

The fastest route from Bartow, FL, to Polk City, FL, covers 26 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Which direction is Polk City, FL from Bartow, FL?

Polk City, FL lies roughly to the north of Bartow, FL.

Are there charging stations between Bartow, FL and Polk City, FL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Bartow, FL to Polk City, 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: 36.

Bartow, FL Polk City, FL

Distance: 26 miDuration: 45 min

Driving from Bartow, FL to Polk City, FL takes about 45 min via FL 570 Toll. The distance is 26 mi. The straight-line distance is 21 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 26 mi

This 25-mile trip starts with a 40-minute stretch on Golfview Avenue. From there, the route follows Thornhill Road and the Polk Parkway into Polk City, which sits right 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 6 mi
6 Turn left onto Spirit Lake Road 2 mi
7 Turn left onto Thornhill Road 4 mi
8 Turn left onto Winter Lake Road 128 yd

9 Take ramp straight 90 yd
10 Continue straight 1 mi
11 Merge slightly left onto Polk Parkway 8 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
13 Turn right onto Pace Road 1 mi
14 Turn left onto Berkley Road 4 mi
15 Turn right onto Commonwealth Avenue Southwest 1 mi
16 Turn right onto Oak Avenue 162 yd
17 Arrive left onto Oak Avenue

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The return trip from Polk City, FL to Bartow, FL covers roughly the same distance, 26 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

36 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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This 25-mile trip starts with a 40-minute stretch on Golfview Avenue. From there, the route follows Thornhill Road and the Polk Parkway into Polk City, which sits right along the I-4 corridor.

Popular destinations close by

Polk City, FL → Lakeland, FL14 mi · 20 min Polk City, FL → Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL)22 mi · 30 min Polk City, FL → St. Cloud, FL46 mi · 1 h 10 min Polk City, FL → Zephyrhills, FL31 mi · 50 min Polk City, FL → Holden Lakes, FL43 mi · 1 h Polk City, FL → Frostproof, FL46 mi · 1 h 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Bartow, FL, {fromState} to Polk City, FL, {toState}?: The distance between Bartow, FL, {fromState} and Polk City, FL, {toState} is 26 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bartow, FL, {fromState} to Polk City, FL, {toState}?: The drive from Bartow, FL, {fromState} to Polk City, FL, {toState} takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Bartow, FL, {fromState} to Polk City, FL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Bartow, FL, {fromState} to Polk City, FL, {toState} covers 26 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is Polk City, FL from Bartow, FL?: Polk City, FL lies roughly to the north of Bartow, FL.
Are there charging stations between Bartow, FL and Polk City, FL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Bartow, FL to Polk City, 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: 36.

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