How far is Inglis, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The driving distance from Inglis, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 298 miles (479.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.5 miles (408 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 32m 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
298.01 mi
05h 46m
Flight
253.53 mi
408.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.53 mi
Kilometers
408.02 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.01 mi
Kilometers
479.6 km
Drive Time
05h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Tue, May 5, 2:51 PM EDT
Return by in Inglis
Tue, May 5, 8:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Inglis
2026-05-05T09:05
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Tue, May 5, 2:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 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
5:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Inglis
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
Fellsmere
FL

City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America

From Inglis
149.2 mi
02h 53m
To Fort Lauderdale
148.8 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Inglis and Fort Lauderdale.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    41 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    10.8 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Gulf to Lake Highway

    15 mi · 22 min · Gulf to Lake Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Gulf to Lake Highway

    15 mi · 20 min · Gulf to Lake Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

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

    2925 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    240.2 mi · 4 hr 19 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard

    77 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

    696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2315 ft · 58 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown

    2709 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
240 mi · 81%
Gulf to Lake Highway
30.8 mi · 10%
I 95 South
7.69 mi · 3%
West Broward Boulevard
1.78 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.71 mi · 1%
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.36 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

240 mi · 04h 19m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.5 mi
253.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
02h 53m from Inglis
Leave By
5:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Inglis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lauderdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Inglis to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 298 miles (479.6 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?

Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.2 miles from Inglis and 148.8 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 253.5 miles (408 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 5:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.64 one way or $87.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Inglis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lauderdale.

Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fellsmere, 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 Fellsmere.

RAIL

Okeechobee

62 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

87 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Kissimmee

98 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

114 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Inglis and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 253.53 mi (408.02 km).

Inglis

#1 Inglis

Town in Florida, United States

Population1,374
Coordinates29.0302500, -82.6687200
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Fort Lauderdale

#2 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Inglis (-82.66872, 29.03025)
End: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 480 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.52 gal
39.81 L · about $43.64
Round trip
$87.27
21.04 gal · 79.62 L
Estimated CO2
93.5 kg one way
Round trip: 187 kg / 412 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $43.64 $87.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.35 $96.70
Premium $4.90 $51.51 $103.01
Diesel $4.35 $45.76 $91.52

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Inglis and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 09:05:37.

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.