How far is Destin, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Destin and Fort Lauderdale is 486.2 miles (782.46 km).
Flight distance from Destin, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is 486.2 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 15 minutes.
It takes 01 hours 07 minutes to travel from Destin to Fort Lauderdale with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Destin, Florida to Fort Lauderdale, Florida is: 621.51 miles (1000.22 km) by car.
Driving from Destin to Fort Lauderdale will take approximately 09 hours 05 minutes.
#1 Destin
City in Florida
| Population | 14284 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°23'37"N 86°29'45"W |
| Latitude | 30.3935300 |
| Longitude | -86.4957800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Lauderdale
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida. It is located on the Atlantic Coast of Florida. Fort Lauderdale is known for its many beaches, its many canals, and its many attractions, such as the Fort Lauderdale Beach and the Sawgrass Mills.
| Population | 184245 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 26°7'20"N 80°8'36"W |
| Latitude | 26.1223100 |
| Longitude | -80.1433800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Fort Lauderdale: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143382,26.122355)
Estimated Travel Time Between Destin and Fort Lauderdale
The distance between Destin and Fort Lauderdale is 1000 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 11 hours 06 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Destin, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL. The current time in Destin is 21:17:07, although it is 22:17:07 in Fort Lauderdale.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20 hours 42 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15 hours 32 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12 hours 25 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10 hours 21 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08 hours 52 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 08 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 07 hours 45 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 83.02 liters (21.93 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Destin and Fort Lauderdale.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Destin to Fort Lauderdale is $72.9 (diesel $95.4).
Florida gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.74 | $4.07 | $4.35 |
| Total | $72.9 | $82.07 | $89.17 | $95.4 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Florida ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.324 (Diesel $4.350) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Destin and Fort Lauderdale (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
