How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Clewiston, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Clewiston, FL is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The fourth most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Clewiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Clewiston.
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Start on East Broward Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Broward Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami
885 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 595 West
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay
1519 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 27 North: South Bay
2115 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
55.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sugarland Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Clewiston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 27 North
Continue straight
55.5 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clewiston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Clewiston?
The road trip is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km) and usually takes 01h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coral Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 39 miles from Clewiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.45 one way or $22.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clewiston.
Stop Ideas Near Coral Springs
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 Coral Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Clewiston. Straight-line distance: 65.55 mi (105.49 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 Clewiston
City in Florida
| Population | 8,099 |
| Coordinates | 26.7542300, -80.9336800 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clewiston (-80.93368, 26.75423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.68 | $25.37 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $13.51 | $27.03 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $12.01 | $24.01 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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