Austin, Texas to Fort Lauderdale: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Austin, Texas from Fort Lauderdale?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Fort Lauderdale is 1108.3 miles (1783.7 km) as the crow flies. Fort Lauderdale is located E of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1322.7 miles, taking about 24h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 44min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Fort Lauderdale in Florida.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Austin, Texas and Fort Lauderdale. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.