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

The driving distance from Yalaha, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 241.1 miles (388 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m 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
241.07 mi
04h 34m
Flight
207.61 mi
334.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.61 mi
Kilometers
334.12 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.07 mi
Kilometers
387.96 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Sun, May 3, 5:45 AM EDT
Return by in Yalaha
Sun, May 3, 10:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yalaha
2026-05-03T01:11
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Sun, May 3, 5:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 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
7:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yalaha
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
West Vero Corridor
FL

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

From Yalaha
120.7 mi
02h 17m
To Fort Lauderdale
120.4 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Yalaha Road

    1296 ft · 58 sec · Yalaha Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Palm Avenue

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Palm Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    539 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    120 m · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Orlando

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    217.5 mi · 3 hr 55 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

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

    1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

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

    77 m · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

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

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

    696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2315 ft · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

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

    2709 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yalaha 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
218 mi · 90%
I 95 South
7.69 mi · 3%
Palm Avenue
6.89 mi · 3%
West Broward Boulevard
1.78 mi · 1%
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.36 mi · 1%
Florida's Turnpike South
0.82 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

218 mi · 03h 55m

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
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
207.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Vero Corridor
02h 17m from Yalaha
Leave By
7:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Yalaha 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 Yalaha to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 241.1 miles (388 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

West Vero Corridor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.7 miles from Yalaha and 120.4 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 7:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.30 one way or $70.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Yalaha and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lauderdale.

Stop Ideas Near West Vero Corridor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Vero Corridor, 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 West Vero Corridor.

RAIL

Okeechobee

55 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

95 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

West Palm Beach

111 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Kissimmee

116 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yalaha and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 207.61 mi (334.12 km).

Yalaha

#1 Yalaha

Census-designated place in Lake County, Florida

Population1,364
Coordinates28.7386000, -81.8086900
Altitude23
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: Yalaha (-81.80869, 28.7386)
End: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 388 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.51 gal
32.2 L · about $35.30
Round trip
$70.60
17.02 gal · 64.4 L
Estimated CO2
75.6 kg one way
Round trip: 151.3 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $35.30 $70.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.11 $78.22
Premium $4.90 $41.66 $83.33
Diesel $4.35 $37.02 $74.04

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Yalaha and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 01:11:26.

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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.