How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from DeFuniak Springs, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to DeFuniak Springs, FL is about 572.1 miles (920.7 km), with a travel time of about 10h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 482.2 miles (776 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 26m.
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.
Town in Marion County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and DeFuniak Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and DeFuniak Springs.
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Start on East Broward Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · East Broward Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest 9th Avenue
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Continue on Powerline Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Powerline Road
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Continue on South Powerline Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Powerline Road
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Continue on South Pompano Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · South Pompano Parkway
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Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
2984 ft · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
610 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1761 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
240.4 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
211.3 mi · 3 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport
1602 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 331 South
2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 331 South
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 90 East
1590 ft · 43 sec · US Highway 90 East
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Turn right onto South 9th Street
38 m · 6 sec · South 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and DeFuniak Springs.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
240 mi · 04h 20m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fort Lauderdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near DeFuniak Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to DeFuniak Springs?
The road trip is about 572.1 miles (920.7 km) and usually takes 10h 26m 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?
Reddick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 286.2 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 285.9 miles from DeFuniak Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 482.2 miles (776 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.9 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 $83.75 one way or $167.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 179.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fort Lauderdale and DeFuniak Springs, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fort Lauderdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near DeFuniak Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Reddick
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 Reddick.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and DeFuniak Springs. Straight-line distance: 482.17 mi (775.97 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 DeFuniak Springs
City in Walton County, Florida, United States
| Population | 7,200 |
| Coordinates | 30.7210200, -86.1152200 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: DeFuniak Springs (-86.11522, 30.72102)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 921 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 08m |
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 | $83.75 | $167.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $92.79 | $185.59 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $98.85 | $197.70 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $87.83 | $175.65 |
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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