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

How far is Dallas, Texas from Fort Lauderdale?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Fort Lauderdale is 1100.9 miles (1771.8 km) as the crow flies. Fort Lauderdale is located ESE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1284.1 miles, taking about 23h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 43min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, 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 Dallas, 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.