Distance from Austin to Lakeland by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Austin (TX) to Lakeland (FL) is 966 miles or 1554 kilometers or 839 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Austin to Lakeland is 1127 miles (1815 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 161 miles or 261 km.

Flight distance from Austin, TX to Lakeland, FL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Austin and Lakeland is 966 miles or 1554 km.
The nearest airport to Austin, is Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and the nearest airport to Lakeland, is Tampa International Airport (TPA).

What is the average flight time from Austin to Lakeland?

Flight time from Austin, TX to Lakeland, FL is 2 hours 13 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Austin to Lakeland Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Austin, TX and Lakeland, FL
This map shows the distance from Austin, TX, Usa to Lakeland, FL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Austin, Texas to Lakeland, Florida is displayed below.

Driving distance from Austin, TX to Lakeland, FL

The driving distance from Austin, Texas to Lakeland, Florida is 1127 miles or 1815 km.
The total driving distance from Austin, TX to Lakeland, FL is 1127 miles or 1815 kilometers. Your trip begins in Austin, Texas. It ends in Lakeland, Florida.
The driving distance from Austin, Texas to Lakeland, Florida is approximately 1127 miles (1815 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 21 to 22 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Austin, TX to Lakeland, FL

How long is the drive from Austin, TX to Lakeland, FL?
The total driving time is 21 hours, 0 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Austin to Lakeland take?
Austin and Lakeland are 21 hours 0 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Austin and Lakeland

Time difference between Austin (TX) and Lakeland (FL) is 2 Hours.
Lakeland time is 2 Hours ahead of Austin.

Current local time in AustinCurrent local time in Lakeland
2025-12-19, 02:25:59 MST2025-12-19, 04:25:59 EST
How Far is it Between Austin Texas, USA and Lakeland Florida, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Austin, TX and Lakeland, FL in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1127 mi 1815 km 978.69 nmi
Straight line distance 966 mi 1554 km 839 nmi
Difference 161 mi 261 km 139 nmi

Austin Details

Austin is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 30° 18' 4.2'' Longitude: W 97° 45' 9.7''
Latitude30.30116
Longitude-97.7527
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Austin

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Lakeland Details

Lakeland is located in Florida, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 28° 2' 22.1'' Longitude: W 81° 56' 59.3''
Latitude28.03947
Longitude-81.9498
StateFlorida
Nearest airports to Lakeland

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Austin, TX and Lakeland, FL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 37 hours 48 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 28 hours 21 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 25 hours 12 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 22 hours 41 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 20 hours 37 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 18 hours 54 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 17 hours 27 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 16 hours 12 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 15 hours 7 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 14 hours 10 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 13 hours 20 minutes