How far is Brent, FL from Bowling Green, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Bowling Green, FL is about 487.5 miles (784.6 km), with a travel time of about 09h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 380.8 miles (612.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
487.53 mi
09h 16m
Flight
380.84 mi
612.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
380.84 mi
Kilometers
612.9 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
487.53 mi
Kilometers
784.61 km
Drive Time
09h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowling Green
Fri, May 29, 11:39 PM EDT
Return by in Brent
Sat, May 30, 7:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-05-29T13:22
Arrive Bowling Green
Fri, May 29, 10:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
09h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:17 PM to 5:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brent
8:00 PM CDT
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 Brent
243.8 mi
04h 38m
To Bowling Green
243.7 mi
04h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
90°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Bowling Green.

  1. 1

    Start on East Brent Lane

    701 ft · 26 sec · East Brent Lane

  2. 2

    Continue on Brent Lane

    2372 ft · 1 min · Brent Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1811 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 110 North

    2883 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway

    1328 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    282.9 mi · 5 hr 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    114.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 470: Sumterville, Lake Panasoffkee

    2015 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1598 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    34.9 mi · 47 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto US Highway 98 North

    13.9 mi · 20 min · US Highway 98 North

  16. 16

    Continue on North Florida Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · North Florida Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left

    11.9 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Van Fleet Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Spessard Holland Parkway

    19 mi · 27 min · Spessard Holland Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 58%
I-75 South
115 mi · 24%
Spessard Holland Parkway
19 mi · 4%
US Highway 98 North
13.9 mi · 3%
North Florida Avenue
2.05 mi
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.88 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

283 mi · 05h 03m

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
09h 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+106.7 mi
380.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
04h 38m from Brent
Leave By
5:26 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brent and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bowling Green.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brent to Bowling Green?

The road trip is about 487.5 miles (784.6 km) and usually takes 09h 16m 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 243.8 miles from Brent and 243.7 miles from Bowling Green.

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

The direct path is about 380.8 miles (612.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 106.7 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 CDT. 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 $71.35 one way or $142.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 152.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brent and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bowling Green.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Bowling Green. Straight-line distance: 380.84 mi (612.9 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Bowling Green

#2 Bowling Green

City in Florida

Population2,897
Coordinates27.6383700, -81.8239700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Bowling Green (-81.82397, 27.63837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 785 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.2 gal
65.12 L · about $71.35
Round trip
$142.69
34.4 gal · 130.24 L
Estimated CO2
152.9 kg one way
Round trip: 305.7 kg / 674 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $71.35 $142.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $79.05 $158.10
Premium $4.90 $84.21 $168.42
Diesel $4.35 $74.82 $149.64

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 29, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and Bowling Green, FL. The current time in Brent is 13:22:23, although it is 14:22:23 in Bowling Green.

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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.