How far is Brent, FL from Chiefland, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Chiefland, FL is about 316.5 miles (509.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 270.8 miles (435.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
316.51 mi
06h 02m
Flight
270.76 mi
435.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
270.76 mi
Kilometers
435.75 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.51 mi
Kilometers
509.37 km
Drive Time
06h 02m

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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 06h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chiefland
Tue, Jun 2, 6:15 PM EDT
Return by in Brent
Tue, Jun 2, 11:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-06-02T11:12
Arrive Chiefland
Tue, Jun 2, 5:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:03 PM to 2:33 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
11:54 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
Greensboro
FL

Town in Gadsden County, Florida, United States

From Brent
158.1 mi
03h 01m
To Chiefland
158.4 mi
03h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
93°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    211.6 mi · 3 hr 47 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticello, Perry

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Florida Georgia Parkway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Florida Georgia Parkway

    32.5 mi · 42 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    55.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    9.1 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
213 mi · 67%
Florida Georgia Parkway
101 mi · 32%
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.88 mi
I 110 North
0.55 mi
Brent Lane
0.45 mi
US 19
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

212 mi · 03h 47m

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
06h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.7 mi
270.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greensboro
03h 01m from Brent
Leave By
11:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brent and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Chiefland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 316.5 miles (509.4 km) and usually takes 06h 02m 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?

Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.1 miles from Brent and 158.4 miles from Chiefland.

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

The direct path is about 270.8 miles (435.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 $46.33 one way or $92.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brent and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Chiefland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Chiefland. Straight-line distance: 270.76 mi (435.75 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Chiefland

#2 Chiefland

City in Levy County, Florida, United States of America

Population2,195
Coordinates29.4749600, -82.8598400
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Chiefland (-82.85984, 29.47496)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.17 gal
42.28 L · about $46.33
Round trip
$92.67
22.34 gal · 84.56 L
Estimated CO2
99.3 kg one way
Round trip: 198.5 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $46.33 $92.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.34 $102.67
Premium $4.90 $54.69 $109.38
Diesel $4.35 $48.59 $97.18

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 · Jun 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and Chiefland, FL. The current time in Brent is 11:12:43, although it is 12:12:43 in Chiefland.

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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.