There are
1,028 mi
from Lakeland, FL to Taylorville, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 19 hours 18 mins to go from Lakeland, Florida to Taylorville, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Lakeland, FL to Taylorville, IL) is 899.31 mi.
1,028 mi = 1.61 kms