How far is Brent, FL from Key West, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Key West, FL is about 828.5 miles (1333.4 km), with a travel time of about 15h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 527.7 miles (849.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 31h 59m 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
828.52 mi
15h 59m
Flight
527.7 mi
849.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
527.7 mi
Kilometers
849.25 km
Flight Time
01h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
828.52 mi
Kilometers
1333.38 km
Drive Time
15h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 15h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Key West
Tue, May 26, 11:03 PM EDT
Return by in Brent
Wed, May 27, 2:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-05-26T06:03
Arrive Key West
Tue, May 26, 10:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
15h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:00 PM to 12:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brent
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Howey-in-the-Hills
FL

City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America

From Brent
414.5 mi
07h 59m
To Key West
414.1 mi
07h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Key West.

  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

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    261 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead

    1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    46.9 mi · 54 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2930 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway

    19.2 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Overseas Highway

    104.2 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Overseas Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Roosevelt Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 6 min · North Roosevelt Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto George Street

    1845 ft · 1 min · George Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · George Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 34%
Florida's Turnpike
130 mi · 16%
Florida's Turnpike South
130 mi · 16%
I-75 South
108 mi · 13%
Overseas Highway
104 mi · 13%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
47.6 mi · 6%
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
15h 59m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
32h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+300.8 mi
527.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howey-in-the-Hills
07h 59m from Brent
Leave By
4:00 AM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brent and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Key West.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brent to Key West?

The road trip is about 828.5 miles (1333.4 km) and usually takes 15h 59m 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?

Howey-in-the-Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 414.5 miles from Brent and 414.1 miles from Key West.

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

The direct path is about 527.7 miles (849.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 300.8 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 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 $121.29 one way or $242.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 259.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Howey-in-the-Hills

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Howey-in-the-Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

City of Tavares - City Hall

Tavares , FL
115E W Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Minneola City Hall
Meeting point 7.4 mi away

Minneola City Hall

Minneola , FL
800 US-27, Minneola, FL 34715
Rating 4.4/5 28 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

Tavares Utility Billing

Tavares , FL
Tapes City Hall, 201 E Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 1.3/5 12 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Howey-in-the-Hills.

BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

29 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

31 mi away
601 North Main Street
RAIL

Winter Park

43 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

44 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Key West. Straight-line distance: 527.7 mi (849.25 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Key West

#2 Key West

County seat city of Monroe County, Florida, United States; island in Florida Keys

Population23,767
Coordinates24.5552400, -81.7816300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Key West (-81.78163, 24.55524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)27h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)20h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)16h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)13h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)10h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
29.24 gal
110.67 L · about $121.29
Round trip
$242.58
58.48 gal · 221.34 L
Estimated CO2
259.9 kg one way
Round trip: 519.7 kg / 1146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $121.29 $242.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $134.39 $268.77
Premium $4.90 $143.16 $286.32
Diesel $4.35 $127.19 $254.39

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 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and Key West, FL. The current time in Brent is 06:03:42, although it is 07:03:42 in Key West.

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.