How far is Brent, FL from Cross City, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Cross City, FL is about 294.2 miles (473.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.4 miles (406.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
294.23 mi
05h 31m
Flight
252.4 mi
406.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.4 mi
Kilometers
406.2 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
294.23 mi
Kilometers
473.52 km
Drive Time
05h 31m

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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 05h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cross City
Thu, Apr 23, 8:07 AM EDT
Return by in Brent
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-04-23T01:36
Arrive Cross City
Thu, Apr 23, 7:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:32 PM to 2:32 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
5:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brent
9:00 PM CDT
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
Sneads
FL

City in Jackson County, Florida, United States of America

From Brent
147 mi
02h 45m
To Cross City
147.2 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Cross City.

  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

    41.8 mi · 50 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southeast 14th Avenue

    64 m · 9 sec · Southeast 14th Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 14th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
213 mi · 72%
Florida Georgia Parkway
79 mi · 27%
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

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
05h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.8 mi
252.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sneads
02h 45m from Brent
Leave By
5:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brent and Sunny near Cross City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brent to Cross City?

The road trip is about 294.2 miles (473.5 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?

Sneads is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147 miles from Brent and 147.2 miles from Cross City.

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

The direct path is about 252.4 miles (406.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.06 one way or $86.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brent and Sunny near Cross City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Cross City. Straight-line distance: 252.4 mi (406.2 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Cross City

#2 Cross City

Town in Florida, United States

Population1,741
Coordinates29.6346500, -83.1269400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Cross City (-83.12694, 29.63465)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 474 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.38 gal
39.3 L · about $43.06
Round trip
$86.11
20.76 gal · 78.6 L
Estimated CO2
92.2 kg one way
Round trip: 184.5 kg / 407 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $43.06 $86.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.71 $95.41
Premium $4.90 $50.82 $101.64
Diesel $4.35 $45.15 $90.31

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and Cross City, FL. The current time in Brent is 01:36:12, although it is 02:36:12 in Cross City.

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.