How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Callahan, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Callahan, FL is about 343 miles (552 km), with a travel time of about 06h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 323.4 miles (520.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 28m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Callahan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Callahan.
-
1
Start on East Broward Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · East Broward Boulevard
-
2
Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest 9th Avenue
-
3
Continue on Powerline Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Powerline Road
-
4
Continue on South Powerline Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Powerline Road
-
5
Continue on South Pompano Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · South Pompano Parkway
-
6
Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
2984 ft · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard
-
7
Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue
-
8
Continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
610 ft · 17 sec
-
9
Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1761 ft · 43 sec
-
10
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
84.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Florida's Turnpike
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
2817 ft · 54 sec
-
12
Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
65 m · 5 sec
-
13
Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 95
969 ft · 24 sec
-
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach
2718 ft · 1 min
-
16
Merge slight left
203.6 mi · 3 hr 39 min
-
17
Take the exit slight right toward FL 9B: Jacksonville Beaches
1477 ft · 28 sec
-
18
Keep slight right to continue on FL 9B North: Jacksonville Beaches
2806 ft · 53 sec
-
19
Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
-
20
Merge slight right onto East Beltway
26.3 mi · 30 min · East Beltway
-
21
Take the exit slight right toward FL 115: Lem Turner Road
1376 ft · 34 sec
-
22
Turn right onto Lem Turner Road
11 mi · 15 min · Lem Turner Road
-
23
Turn right
1915 ft · 1 min
-
24
Turn left onto 1st Avenue
572 ft · 22 sec · 1st Avenue
-
25
Turn left
28 m · 7 sec
-
26
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Callahan.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
204 mi · 03h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Lauderdale and Partly Cloudy near Callahan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Callahan?
The road trip is about 343 miles (552 km) and usually takes 06h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sharpes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.9 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 171.1 miles from Callahan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 323.4 miles (520.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.19 one way or $100.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Lauderdale and Partly Cloudy near Callahan.
Stop Ideas Near Sharpes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sharpes.
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Callahan. Straight-line distance: 323.45 mi (520.55 km).
#1 Fort Lauderdale
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 184,245 |
| Coordinates | 26.1223100, -80.1433800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Callahan
Town in Florida, United States
| Population | 1,388 |
| Coordinates | 30.5621800, -81.8306600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Callahan (-81.83066, 30.56218)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 552 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $50.19 | $100.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $55.61 | $111.22 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $59.24 | $118.48 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $52.63 | $105.27 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Florida · May 03, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.