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

The driving distance from Villas, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
134.44 mi
02h 06m
Flight
110.85 mi
178.4 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.85 mi
Kilometers
178.4 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.44 mi
Kilometers
216.36 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Thu, May 14, 10:14 PM EDT
Return by in Villas
Fri, May 15, 12:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Villas
2026-05-14T20:08
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Thu, May 14, 10:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Villas
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Immokalee
FL

City in Collier County, Florida, United States

From Villas
66.9 mi
01h 03m
To Fort Lauderdale
67.5 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, May 14 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bell Tower Drive

    1487 ft · 1 min · Bell Tower Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Daniels Parkway

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Daniels Parkway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples

    2673 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    112 mi · 2 hr

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  6. 6

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto I 595 East, FL 84 East

    991 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 84 East

    2 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Marina Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Marina Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Southwest 4th Avenue

    2736 ft · 1 min · Southwest 4th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southwest 17th Street

    1594 ft · 34 sec · Southwest 17th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Southeast 17th Street

    780 ft · 25 sec · Southeast 17th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southeast 3rd Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Villas 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
113 mi · 84%
Port Everglades Expressway
10.1 mi · 8%
Daniels Parkway
4.35 mi · 3%
FL 84 East
2.21 mi · 2%
Marina Boulevard
1.57 mi · 1%
Southeast 3rd Avenue
1.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

112 mi · 02h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
110.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Immokalee
01h 03m from Villas
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Villas and Mostly Sunny then Isolated 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 Villas to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Immokalee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Villas and 67.5 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.66 one way or $39.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Villas and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lauderdale.

Stop Ideas Near Immokalee

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

55 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

91 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Okeechobee

109 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Villas and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 110.85 mi (178.4 km).

Villas

#1 Villas

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

Population11,569
Coordinates26.5503500, -81.8687000
Altitude3
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: Bell Tower Drive (-81.868687, 26.55036)
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143384, 26.122355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.96 L · about $19.66
Round trip
$39.32
9.48 gal · 35.92 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $19.66 $39.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.79 $43.57
Premium $4.90 $23.21 $46.41
Diesel $4.35 $20.62 $41.24

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Villas and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 20:08:04.

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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.