How far is Alturas, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Alturas, FL to Brent, FL is about 483.9 miles (778.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 378.3 miles (608.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
483.95 mi
07h 29m
Flight
378.27 mi
608.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
378.27 mi
Kilometers
608.77 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
483.95 mi
Kilometers
778.85 km
Drive Time
07h 29m

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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 07h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Wed, Apr 15, 10:39 AM CDT
Return by in Alturas
Wed, Apr 15, 7:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alturas
2026-04-15T04:10
Arrive Brent
Wed, Apr 15, 11:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:29 PM to 1:59 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alturas
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Madison
FL

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Alturas
238 mi
03h 44m
To Brent
245.9 mi
03h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph ESE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alturas and Brent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alturas and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Alturas Road North

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Alturas Road North

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2737 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Rifle Range Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Rifle Range Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Lake Shipp Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lake Shipp Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Recker Highway

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Recker Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1254 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Berkley Road

    8.7 mi · 15 min · South Berkley Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue North

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Commonwealth Avenue North

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Commonwealth Avenue North

    40 m · 2 sec · Commonwealth Avenue North

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Commonwealth Avenue North

    21.2 mi · 27 min · Commonwealth Avenue North

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1765 ft · 54 sec · Broad Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Howey Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Howey Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Independence Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Independence Boulevard

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala

    883 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala

    1991 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    18.9 mi · 20 min · Florida's Turnpike

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach

    1.4 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

    2220 ft · 29 sec · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  29. 29

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alturas and Brent.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 59%
Florida's Turnpike
126 mi · 26%
Commonwealth Avenue North
26.7 mi · 6%
South Berkley Road
8.71 mi · 2%
Recker Highway
5.94 mi · 1%
Rifle Range Road
5.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight right

283 mi · 05h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 29m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+105.6 mi
378.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
03h 44m from Alturas
Leave By
9:02 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alturas and Mostly Sunny near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alturas to Brent?

The road trip is about 483.9 miles (778.8 km) and usually takes 07h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 238 miles from Alturas and 245.9 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 378.3 miles (608.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $70.85 one way or $141.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 151.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Alturas and Brent, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alturas and Mostly Sunny near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alturas and Brent. Straight-line distance: 378.27 mi (608.77 km).

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#1 Alturas

Alturas is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates27.8716900, -81.7150800
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Avenue (-81.71508, 27.871685)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 779 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.08 gal
64.64 L · about $70.85
Round trip
$141.70
34.16 gal · 129.28 L
Estimated CO2
151.8 kg one way
Round trip: 303.6 kg / 669 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $70.85 $141.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $78.50 $157.00
Premium $4.90 $83.62 $167.25
Diesel $4.35 $74.30 $148.60

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 · Apr 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Alturas, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Alturas is 04:10:22, although it is 03:10:22 in Brent.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.