How far is Brent, FL from Cypress Lake, FL?
The driving distance from Brent, FL to Cypress Lake, FL is about 595.3 miles (958.1 km), with a travel time of about 10h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 422.7 miles (680.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 36m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 48m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brent and Cypress Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Cypress Lake.
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Start on East Brent Lane
701 ft · 26 sec · East Brent Lane
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Continue on Brent Lane
2372 ft · 1 min · Brent Lane
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Turn left
1811 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 110 North
2883 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway
1328 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
282.9 mi · 5 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples
74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left
63.9 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
1217 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 884: Colonial Blvd
155 m · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Colonial Boulevard
3.9 mi · 6 min · Colonial Boulevard
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Turn left onto Fowler Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Fowler Street
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Continue on Boy Scout Drive
2646 ft · 50 sec · Boy Scout Drive
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Turn straight onto Summerlin Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Summerlin Road
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Turn right onto Cypress Lake Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Cypress Lake Drive
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Turn left onto Winkler Road
2754 ft · 1 min · Winkler Road
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Turn right onto Myerlee Country Club Boulevard
649 ft · 34 sec · Myerlee Country Club Boulevard
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Continue on Myerlee Country Club Boulevard
104 m · 20 sec · Myerlee Country Club Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Myerlee Country Club Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Cypress Lake.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Clear leaving Brent and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cypress Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brent to Cypress Lake?
The road trip is about 595.3 miles (958.1 km) and usually takes 10h 48m 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?
Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 297.8 miles from Brent and 297.6 miles from Cypress Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 422.7 miles (680.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 172.6 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 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 $87.15 one way or $174.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 186.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Cypress Lake, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Brent and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cypress Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Lake City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Cypress Lake. Straight-line distance: 422.69 mi (680.25 km).
#1 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cypress Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 11,846 |
| Coordinates | 26.5381300, -81.8992500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cypress Lake (-81.89925, 26.53813)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 958 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $87.15 | $174.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $96.56 | $193.12 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $102.86 | $205.73 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $91.39 | $182.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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