Distance from Houston to Fort Lauderdale by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Houston (TX) to Fort Lauderdale (FL) is 964 miles or 1551 kilometers or 837 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Houston to Fort Lauderdale is 1166 miles (1877 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 202 miles or 326 km.

Houston to Fort Lauderdale Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Houston, TX and Fort Lauderdale, FL
This map shows the distance from Houston, TX, Usa to Fort Lauderdale, FL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Houston, Texas to Fort Lauderdale, Florida is displayed below.

Driving distance from Houston, TX to Fort Lauderdale, FL

The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 1166 miles or 1877 km.
The total driving distance from Houston, TX to Fort Lauderdale, FL is 1166 miles or 1877 kilometers. Your trip begins in Houston, Texas. It ends in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Fort Lauderdale, Florida is approximately 1166 miles (1877 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 21 to 22 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Houston, TX to Fort Lauderdale, FL

How long is the drive from Houston, TX to Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The total driving time is 21 hours, 17 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Houston to Fort Lauderdale take?
Houston and Fort Lauderdale are 21 hours 17 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Houston and Fort Lauderdale

Time difference between Houston (TX) and Fort Lauderdale (FL) is 1 Hours.
Fort Lauderdale time is 1 Hours ahead of Houston.

Current local time in Houston	Current local time in Fort Lauderdale
2025-12-21, 14:58:06 CST	2025-12-21, 15:58:06 EST

How Far is it Between Houston Texas, USA and Fort Lauderdale Florida, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Houston, TX and Fort Lauderdale, FL in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1166 mi	1877 km	1012.55 nmi
Straight line distance	964 mi	1551 km	837 nmi
Difference	202 mi	326 km	175 nmi

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