How far is Loughman, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Loughman, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 206.9 miles (333 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Loughman and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loughman and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on the route
63 m · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Ronald Reagan Parkway
58 m · 8 sec · Ronald Reagan Parkway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Parkway
3156 ft · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Parkway
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Turn left
11.2 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto Emmett Street
2657 ft · 55 sec · Emmett Street
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
1806 ft · 40 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1957 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Oak Street
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Turn right onto East Vine Street
1749 ft · 33 sec · East Vine Street
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Continue on Bronson Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Bronson Highway
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Take the exit left toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll
916 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
2275 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
176.3 mi · 3 hr 11 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
77 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue
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Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue
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Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
2315 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
2709 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard
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Continue on East Broward Boulevard
988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Loughman and Fort Lauderdale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
176 mi · 03h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Loughman and Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Loughman to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 206.9 miles (333 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?
Fort Pierce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.6 miles from Loughman and 103.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.28 one way or $60.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Loughman and Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Pierce
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Loughman and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 170.59 mi (274.54 km).
#1 Loughman
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
| Population | 2,680 |
| Coordinates | 28.2419600, -81.5667400 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Lauderdale
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 184,245 |
| Coordinates | 26.1223100, -80.1433800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $4.15 | $30.28 | $60.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.55 | $67.10 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $35.74 | $71.48 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $31.75 | $63.51 |
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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