How far is Okeechobee, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Okeechobee, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Okeechobee and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Okeechobee and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Parrott Avenue
92 m · 13 sec · Parrott Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street
726 ft · 27 sec · Northeast 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 3rd Avenue
113 m · 18 sec · Northeast 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Park Street
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Turn slight right
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
52.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Turn sharp left onto North Military Trail
1433 ft · 43 sec · North Military Trail
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Turn right onto West Blue Heron Boulevard
2200 ft · 49 sec · West Blue Heron Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
2141 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
26.5 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight right
20.6 mi · 24 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 Okeechobee and Fort Lauderdale.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Park Street
Continue straight
52.7 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
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A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km) and usually takes 01h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Palm Beach Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.2 miles from Okeechobee and 52.9 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.56 one way or $31.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Okeechobee and Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Palm Beach Gardens
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Okeechobee and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 88.32 mi (142.14 km).
#1 Okeechobee
City in Okeechobee County, Florida, United States
| Population | 5,662 |
| Coordinates | 27.2439300, -80.8297800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143384, 26.122355)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $15.56 | $31.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.24 | $34.47 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $18.36 | $36.72 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $16.31 | $32.63 |
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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