How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Saint Leo, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Saint Leo, FL is about 241.4 miles (388.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.8 miles (323.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
241.42 mi
05h 03m
Flight
200.75 mi
323.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.75 mi
Kilometers
323.08 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.42 mi
Kilometers
388.52 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Leo
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Thu, Apr 23, 8:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-04-22T22:45
Arrive Saint Leo
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Lauderdale
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
West Vero Corridor
FL

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

From Fort Lauderdale
120.9 mi
02h 31m
To Saint Leo
120.5 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph E
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Saint Leo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Saint Leo.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broward Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · East Broward Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest 9th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Powerline Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Powerline Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Powerline Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Powerline Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Pompano Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · South Pompano Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    2984 ft · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando

    610 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    125.2 mi · 2 hr 17 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    75 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive

    3253 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    3184 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Bartow Road

    11.9 mi · 18 min · Bartow Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Florida Avenue

    25.5 mi · 36 min · North Florida Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Dade City

    1589 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Clinton Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Clinton Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Prospect Road

    1440 ft · 49 sec · Prospect Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Old State Road 52

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old State Road 52

  22. 22

    Turn right

    83 m · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    73 m · 19 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout

    64 m · 16 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    85 m · 21 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Saint Leo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
125 mi · 52%
US 441
62.4 mi · 26%
North Florida Avenue
25.5 mi · 11%
Bartow Road
11.9 mi · 5%
Clinton Avenue
3.12 mi · 1%
Northwest 9th Avenue
2.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

125 mi · 02h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.6 mi
200.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Vero Corridor
02h 31m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
6:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Saint Leo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Saint Leo?

The road trip is about 241.4 miles (388.5 km) and usually takes 05h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Vero Corridor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.9 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 120.5 miles from Saint Leo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 200.8 miles (323.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.34 one way or $70.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Saint Leo.

Stop Ideas Near West Vero Corridor

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Vero Corridor, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Vero Corridor.

RAIL

Okeechobee

55 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

95 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

West Palm Beach

111 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Kissimmee

116 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Saint Leo. Straight-line distance: 200.75 mi (323.08 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Saint Leo

#2 Saint Leo

Town of the United States

Population1,372
Coordinates28.3372300, -82.2584200
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Saint Leo (-82.25842, 28.33723)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.52 gal
32.25 L · about $35.34
Round trip
$70.68
17.04 gal · 64.5 L
Estimated CO2
75.7 kg one way
Round trip: 151.4 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $35.34 $70.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.16 $78.32
Premium $4.90 $41.71 $83.43
Diesel $4.35 $37.06 $74.12

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Saint Leo. The current time is 22:45:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.