Fort Lauderdale to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fort Lauderdale from Memphis?

The distance from Fort Lauderdale to Memphis is 857.1 miles (1379.3 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located NW of Fort Lauderdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 950.4 miles, taking about 18h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Fort Lauderdale in Florida and Memphis in Tennessee.

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 Memphis. 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.