There are
1,070 mi
from Lakeland, FL to Champaign, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 19 hours 51 mins to go from Lakeland, Florida to Champaign, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Lakeland, FL to Champaign, IL) is 908.20 mi.
1,070 mi = 1.61 kms