Fort Lauderdale to Tyler: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fort Lauderdale from Tyler?

The distance from Fort Lauderdale to Tyler is 1009.1 miles (1624 km) as the crow flies. Tyler is located WNW of Fort Lauderdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1210.9 miles, taking about 24h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 32min. Both are located in United States — Fort Lauderdale in Florida and Tyler 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 Tyler. 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.