There are
2,499 mi
from Lakeland, FL to Ridgecrest, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 21 hours to go from Lakeland, Florida to Ridgecrest, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Lakeland, FL to Ridgecrest, CA) is 2,148.72 mi.
2,499 mi = 3.22 kms