Dothan to Fort Lauderdale: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Dothan from Fort Lauderdale?

The distance from Dothan to Fort Lauderdale is 474.9 miles (764.2 km) as the crow flies. Fort Lauderdale is located SE of Dothan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 569.8 miles, taking about 11h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Dothan in Alabama and Fort Lauderdale in Florida.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dothan and Fort Lauderdale. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.