How far is Kenneth City, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The driving distance from Kenneth City, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 255.7 miles (411.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.2 miles (317.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m 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
255.66 mi
03h 42m
Flight
197.13 mi
317.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.13 mi
Kilometers
317.25 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.66 mi
Kilometers
411.45 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Tue, May 12, 11:46 PM EDT
Return by in Kenneth City
Wed, May 13, 3:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenneth City
2026-05-12T20:04
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Tue, May 12, 11:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kenneth City
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
Three Oaks
FL

City in Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America

From Kenneth City
127.2 mi
01h 51m
To Fort Lauderdale
128.5 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph N
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kenneth City and Fort Lauderdale.

  1. 1

    Start on 62nd Street North

    1 km · 2 min · 62nd Street North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 38th Avenue North

    3.5 mi · 6 min · 38th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1069 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    1406 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 84 East: Marina Mile Boulevard

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto I 595 East, SR 84 East

    991 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 East

    2 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Marina Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Marina Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Southwest 4th Avenue

    2736 ft · 1 min · Southwest 4th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Southwest 17th Street

    1594 ft · 34 sec · Southwest 17th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Southeast 17th Street

    780 ft · 25 sec · Southeast 17th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southeast 3rd Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenneth City 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
210 mi · 82%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 5%
38th Avenue North
13.1 mi · 5%
Port Everglades Expressway
10.1 mi · 4%
SR 84 East
2.21 mi · 1%
Marina Boulevard
1.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

181 mi · 03h 14m

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
03h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.5 mi
197.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Three Oaks
01h 51m from Kenneth City
Leave By
9:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kenneth City and Partly Sunny then Scattered 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 Kenneth City to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 255.7 miles (411.5 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

Three Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.2 miles from Kenneth City and 128.5 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 197.2 miles (317.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.5 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 9:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.41 one way or $74.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Three Oaks

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

25 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
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Port Charlotte, Florida

66 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenneth City and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 197.13 mi (317.25 km).

Kenneth City

#1 Kenneth City

City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States of America

Population5,089
Coordinates27.8155800, -82.7201000
Altitude6
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: 62nd Street North (-82.720443, 27.815578)
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143382, 26.122355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 411 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.02 gal
34.15 L · about $37.41
Round trip
$74.83
18.04 gal · 68.3 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.3 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $37.41 $74.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.46 $82.91
Premium $4.90 $44.16 $88.32
Diesel $4.35 $39.24 $78.47

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenneth City and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 20:04:09.

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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.