Detroit to Fort Lauderdale: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Detroit from Fort Lauderdale?
The distance from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale is 1132 miles (1821.8 km) as the crow flies. Fort Lauderdale is located S of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1343.8 miles, taking about 25h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 47min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. 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 Detroit 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.
How to Get from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 377 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 94 hours
- You could travel this distance about 22 times to circle the Earth's equator