How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from San Antonio, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to San Antonio, FL is about 242.3 miles (390 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.3 miles (324 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 08m 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
242.32 mi
05h 04m
Flight
201.33 mi
324.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.33 mi
Kilometers
324.01 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.32 mi
Kilometers
389.97 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Tue, Jun 2, 3:14 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Tue, Jun 2, 8:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-06-02T10:09
Arrive San Antonio
Tue, Jun 2, 3:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
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
121.3 mi
02h 32m
To San Antonio
121 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and San Antonio.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and San Antonio.

  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

    2 mi · 3 min · Old State Road 52

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward College Avenue

    34 m · 3 sec · College Avenue

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto College Avenue

    116 m · 13 sec · College Avenue

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Park Street

    59 m · 5 sec · Park Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    923 ft · 26 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and San Antonio.

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
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41 mi
201.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Vero Corridor
02h 32m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
6:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 242.3 miles (390 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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 121.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 121 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 201.3 miles (324 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 $35.47 one way or $70.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.

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 San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 201.33 mi (324.01 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
San Antonio

#2 San Antonio

City in Pasco County, Florida, USA

Population1,506
Coordinates28.3361100, -82.2745300
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: San Antonio (-82.27453, 28.33611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 390 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.55 gal
32.37 L · about $35.47
Round trip
$70.93
17.1 gal · 64.74 L
Estimated CO2
76 kg one way
Round trip: 152 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $35.47 $70.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.30 $78.59
Premium $4.90 $41.86 $83.72
Diesel $4.35 $37.19 $74.39

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and San Antonio. The current time is 10:09:50.

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.