Road trip from Dallas to Lakeland
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ITINERARY
20h 15m1,090 miles20 stops
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Spa Adolphus
Spa Adolphus offers a tranquil retreat amidst the energy of downtown Dallas, Texas. Located within The Adolphus, Autograph Collection, our luxury spa provides a wide range of services including body wraps and massage therapy.
2
Central Market
3
PanIQ Room Dallas
4
Thunderbird Roller Rink
5
Historic Aviation Memorial Museum
6
Magnolia Grove Golf Course
7
Spanish Plaza Park
8
The Haunted Book Shop
9
Government Street
10
Rick Seltzer Park
11
Depot Park
Depot Park is a signature city park in downtown Gainesville providing a space for unique public outdoor enjoyment. Depot features a children's adventure play area with a custom splash pad of waterfalls, water soakers, and ground jets. A water's edge promenade hosts special events like food truck rallies, art festivals, and musical performances. The park is fully staffed and free of charge.
12
Ocala Palms Golf & Country Club
13
Marion Theatre
14
Underbelly
Located in the heart of Downtown, in Jacksonville's "Elbow District", Underbelly isn't just a building and a stage where people come to enjoy music. It's much bigger than that. It's not the paint on the walls. It's not the brick, wood, and nails that hold it all together. It's not the lights or the electricity that define it. Underbelly is a garden. A place for people, regardless of who you are or what you do, to just leave it all at the door for a small while. It's a place for humans. People wanting to be just that. Surrounded by others that feel the same to come together for however long it may be, to be here and now - no more, no less. It's a place where the best musicians unite to create moments that exist nowhere else. Isn't that what it is all about? Finding those moments of magic that will stay with you forever? Well, that's what we sell. We sell magic in all sizes. So come with many, come with none, it doesn't matter. Because when you're here, you're home.
15
Al Lopez Park
Two popular flat loops, .8 and 1.2-miles, through the woods.
16
University of South Florida Botanical Gardens, Tampa
17
Bayshore Boulevard
Home of the world's longest sidewalk.
18
Island H2O Water Park
Island H2O Water Park is your place for family fun! Tube slides, raft riding & splash zones, plus luxury cabana rentals at a sprawling water park.
19
The Legends Walk Course
20
Corpus Christi Catholic Church
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:Spa Adolphus
Dallas, Texas·
5.0
(99) review
Spa Adolphus offers a tranquil retreat amidst the energy of downtown Dallas, Texas. Located within The Adolphus, Autograph Collection, our luxury spa provides a wide range of services including body wraps and massage therapy.
2
Start:Central Market
Dallas, Texas·
4.5
(99) review
5750 E Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75206-2921
3
Start:PanIQ Room Dallas
Dallas, Texas·
4.5
(99) review
5302 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254-7606
4
Start:Thunderbird Roller Rink
Plano, Texas·
3.0
(9) review
3200 Thunderbird Ln, Plano, TX 75075-2321
5
Start:Historic Aviation Memorial Museum
Tyler, Texas·
4.5
(97) review
150 Airport Dr, Tyler, TX 75704-6600
6
Start:Magnolia Grove Golf Course
Mobile, Alabama·
4.5
(80) review
7001 Magnolia Grove Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36618-4824
7
Start:Spanish Plaza Park
Mobile, Alabama·
4.0
(9) review
401 Government St, Mobile, AL
8
Start:The Haunted Book Shop
Mobile, Alabama·
5.0
(9) review
9 S Joachim St across from Cafe 219 and The Saenger Theater, Mobile, AL 36602-2707
9
Start:Government Street
Mobile, Alabama·
4.0
(9) review
Government Street Highways 90/98, Mobile, AL 36604
10
Start:Rick Seltzer Park
Panama City Beach, Florida·
4.5
(98) review
7419 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408-7585
11
Start:Depot Park
Gainesville, Florida·
5.0
(94) review
Depot Park is a signature city park in downtown Gainesville providing a space for unique public outdoor enjoyment. Depot features a children's adventure play area with a custom splash pad of waterfalls, water soakers, and ground jets. A water's edge promenade hosts special events like food truck rallies, art festivals, and musical performances. The park is fully staffed and free of charge.
12
Start:Ocala Palms Golf & Country Club
Ocala, Florida·
4.5
(9) review
5174 NW 26th St, Ocala, FL 34482-3250
13
Start:Marion Theatre
Ocala, Florida·
4.5
(90) review
50 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471-1153
14
Start:Underbelly
Jacksonville, Florida·
3.5
(9) review
Located in the heart of Downtown, in Jacksonville's "Elbow District", Underbelly isn't just a building and a stage where people come to enjoy music. It's much bigger than that. It's not the paint on the walls. It's not the brick, wood, and nails that hold it all together. It's not the lights or the electricity that define it. Underbelly is a garden. A place for people, regardless of who you are or what you do, to just leave it all at the door for a small while. It's a place for humans. People wanting to be just that. Surrounded by others that feel the same to come together for however long it may be, to be here and now - no more, no less. It's a place where the best musicians unite to create moments that exist nowhere else. Isn't that what it is all about? Finding those moments of magic that will stay with you forever? Well, that's what we sell. We sell magic in all sizes. So come with many, come with none, it doesn't matter. Because when you're here, you're home.
15
Start:Al Lopez Park
Tampa, Florida·
4.0
(97) review
Two popular flat loops, .8 and 1.2-miles, through the woods.
16
Start:University of South Florida Botanical Gardens, Tampa
Tampa, Florida·
3.5
(98) review
4202 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33620-5150
17
Start:Bayshore Boulevard
Tampa, Florida·
4.5
(972) review
Home of the world's longest sidewalk.
18
Start:Island H2O Water Park
Kissimmee, Florida·
3.5
(96) review
Island H2O Water Park is your place for family fun! Tube slides, raft riding & splash zones, plus luxury cabana rentals at a sprawling water park.
19
Start:The Legends Walk Course
Kissimmee, Florida·
4.0
(96) review
8505 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy Orange Lake Resort, Kissimmee, FL 34747-8217
20
Start:Corpus Christi Catholic Church
Celebration, Orlando, Florida·
5.0
(99) review
1050 Celebration Ave, Celebration, Orlando, FL 34747-4867
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the driving distance between Dallas and Lakeland?
The distance is 1,090 miles
What's the travel time between Dallas and Lakeland?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 20h 15m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Dallas and Lakeland?
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Lakeland?
There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to Lakeland
What’s the weather like in Lakeland?
The weather in Lakeland is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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