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

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Lake Butler, FL is about 317.4 miles (510.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 293.8 miles (472.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
317.43 mi
05h 50m
Flight
293.86 mi
472.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
293.86 mi
Kilometers
472.92 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.43 mi
Kilometers
510.85 km
Drive Time
05h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Butler
Thu, Jun 4, 1:30 AM EDT
Return by in Brent
Thu, Jun 4, 6:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-06-03T18:40
Arrive Lake Butler
Thu, Jun 4, 12:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:50 PM to 2:50 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
5:20 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
Greensboro
FL

Town in Gadsden County, Florida, United States

From Brent
158.5 mi
02h 55m
To Lake Butler
158.9 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NE

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

    288 mi · 5 hr 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Lake City, White Springs

    1441 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Northwest US Highway 41

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest US Highway 41

  11. 11

    Continue on Northwest Main Boulevard

    2419 ft · 38 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest Main Boulevard

    37 m · 2 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Main Boulevard

    1605 ft · 31 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northwest Bascom Norris Drive

    1954 ft · 39 sec · Northwest Bascom Norris Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Northeast Bascom Norris Drive

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Northeast Bascom Norris Drive

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    19.5 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southwest 2nd Avenue

    39 m · 6 sec · Southwest 2nd Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 2nd Avenue

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
289 mi · 91%
Northeast Bascom Norris Drive
22.1 mi · 7%
Northwest US Highway 41
2.59 mi · 1%
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.88 mi
Northwest Main Boulevard
0.78 mi
I 110 North
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

288 mi · 05h 09m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
293.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greensboro
02h 55m from Brent
Leave By
5:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny leaving Brent and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny 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 317.4 miles (510.8 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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?

Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.5 miles from Brent and 158.9 miles from Lake Butler.

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

The direct path is about 293.8 miles (472.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.46 one way or $92.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.5 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 then Partly Sunny around Brent and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lake Butler.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Lake Butler. Straight-line distance: 293.86 mi (472.92 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

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

#2 Lake Butler

City in Union County, Florida, United States

Population1,789
Coordinates30.0227400, -82.3395600
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Lake Butler (-82.33956, 30.02274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 511 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.2 gal
42.4 L · about $46.46
Round trip
$92.92
22.4 gal · 84.8 L
Estimated CO2
99.5 kg one way
Round trip: 199.1 kg / 439 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $46.46 $92.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.48 $102.95
Premium $4.90 $54.84 $109.67
Diesel $4.35 $48.72 $97.44

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 03, 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 18:40:46, although it is 19:40:46 in Lake Butler.

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.