How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Okeechobee County, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Okeechobee County, FL is about 120 miles (193.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
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.
A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Okeechobee County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Okeechobee County.
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Start on East Broward Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Broward Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
2519 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
47.3 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 708: Blue Heron Boulevard
1850 ft · 52 sec
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Turn straight onto West Blue Heron Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · West Blue Heron Boulevard
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Continue on Bee Line Highway
20.1 mi · 26 min · Bee Line Highway
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Continue on Southwest Warfield Boulevard
33.1 mi · 45 min · Southwest Warfield Boulevard
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Parrott Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Parrott Avenue
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Continue straight
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Northwest 160th Street
4.4 mi · 6 min · Northwest 160th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 160th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Okeechobee County.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
47.3 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Lauderdale and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Okeechobee County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Okeechobee County?
The road trip is about 120 miles (193.2 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Palm Beach Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 60 miles from Okeechobee County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.81 one way or $35.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Lauderdale and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Okeechobee County.
Stop Ideas Near Palm Beach Gardens
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 Palm Beach Gardens.
West Palm Beach
Delray Beach
Deerfield Beach
Fort Lauderdale
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Okeechobee County. Straight-line distance: 98.69 mi (158.83 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 Okeechobee County
County in Florida, United States
| Population | 42,297 |
| Coordinates | 27.3862900, -80.8885800 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Okeechobee County (-80.88858, 27.38629)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $4.20 | $17.81 | $35.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $19.85 | $39.69 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $21.24 | $42.48 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $25.74 | $51.47 |
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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