There are
893 mi
from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Ridgeland, MS
That's the driving distance. It would take 16 hours 38 mins to go from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Ridgeland, Mississippi.
The flight distance (direct flight from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Ridgeland, MS) is 742.52 mi.
893 mi = 1,436.50 kms