How far is Brent, FL from Lake Butler, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Lake Butler, FL is about 439.9 miles (707.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 368.5 miles (593 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 00m 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
439.85 mi
08h 00m
Flight
368.45 mi
592.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
368.45 mi
Kilometers
592.96 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
439.85 mi
Kilometers
707.87 km
Drive Time
08h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Butler
Mon, Jun 1, 12:36 AM EDT
Return by in Brent
Mon, Jun 1, 7:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-05-31T15:35
Arrive Lake Butler
Sun, May 31, 11:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:00 PM to 4:30 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
8:00 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
Monticello
FL

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Brent
219.8 mi
04h 00m
To Lake Butler
220 mi
04h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Lake Butler.

  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

    40.7 mi · 44 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 50: Ocoee

    1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 50 East: Ocoee

    718 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto West Colonial Drive

    2627 ft · 54 sec · West Colonial Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Maguire Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Maguire Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Maguire Road

    2320 ft · 47 sec · Maguire Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    989 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Drive

    20 m · 6 sec · North Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    61 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    1567 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pine Street

    59 m · 11 sec · Pine Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    542 ft · 40 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 65%
I-75 South
108 mi · 24%
Florida's Turnpike
20.3 mi · 5%
Florida's Turnpike South
20.3 mi · 5%
Maguire Road
3.45 mi · 1%
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
08h 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.4 mi
368.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
04h 00m from Brent
Leave By
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brent and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lake Butler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brent to Lake Butler?

The road trip is about 439.9 miles (707.9 km) and usually takes 08h 00m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 219.8 miles from Brent and 220 miles from Lake Butler.

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

The direct path is about 368.5 miles (593 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.4 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 $64.38 one way or $128.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Lake Butler, 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lake Butler.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Lake Butler. Straight-line distance: 368.45 mi (592.96 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lake Butler

City in Union County, Florida, United States

Population15,400
Coordinates28.5016700, -81.5409100
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Lake Butler (-81.54091, 28.50167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 708 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.52 gal
58.75 L · about $64.38
Round trip
$128.75
31.04 gal · 117.5 L
Estimated CO2
137.9 kg one way
Round trip: 275.9 kg / 608 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $64.38 $128.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $71.33 $142.66
Premium $4.90 $75.99 $151.97
Diesel $4.35 $67.51 $135.02

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 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and Lake Butler, FL. The current time in Brent is 15:35:42, although it is 16:35:42 in Lake Butler.

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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.