Fort Lauderdale to Houston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fort Lauderdale from Houston?

The distance from Fort Lauderdale to Houston is 962.3 miles (1548.7 km) as the crow flies. Houston is located WNW of Fort Lauderdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1162.2 miles, taking about 21h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 26min. Both are located in United States — Fort Lauderdale in Florida and Houston in Texas.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Fort Lauderdale and Houston. 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.