Exactly how far apart are street lights on your road?

Ever wondered how far apart are street lights when you're out for a late-night walk or driving down a dark highway? It's one of those things most of us don't notice until a bulb goes out and we're suddenly navigating a pitch-black stretch of pavement. The short answer is that there's no single "magic number," but for most residential areas, you're looking at a gap of about 100 to 150 feet. ...

May 6, 2026 · 7 min · Hollys Underwood