Visiting
How far is Lake Wales from Orlando and Tampa?
Lake Wales is roughly an hour from both Orlando and Tampa by car — about 55 miles northeast to Orlando and about 60 miles west to Tampa — which is why it works as a day trip from either city.
The usual routes are US 27 north to I-4 for Orlando, and SR 60 west for Tampa.
Every event detail page on this site shows driving distance from Lake Wales, Winter Haven, Lakeland, Bartow, Haines City, Orlando, and Tampa.
Reviewed 2026-08-07 · Lake Wales Guide