How far is Brent, FL from Lake City, FL?
The driving distance from Brent, FL to Lake City, FL is about 296 miles (476.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274.8 miles (442.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 21m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Jackson County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brent and Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Lake City.
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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
288 mi · 5 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Lake City, White Springs
1441 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest US Highway 41
2.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest US Highway 41
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Continue on Northwest Main Boulevard
2419 ft · 38 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest Main Boulevard
37 m · 2 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Main Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northwest Main Boulevard
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Continue on Northwest Main Boulevard
49 m · 12 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard
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Turn right
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Lake City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Brent and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brent to Lake City?
The road trip is about 296 miles (476.3 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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 147.8 miles from Brent and 148.2 miles from Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 274.8 miles (442.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 6:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.31 one way or $86.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.8 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 City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Brent and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Lake City. Straight-line distance: 274.8 mi (442.24 km).
#1 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake City
County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States
| Population | 12,352 |
| Coordinates | 30.1896800, -82.6392900 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake City (-82.63929, 30.18968)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 476 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
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 | $43.31 | $86.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $47.98 | $95.96 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $51.11 | $102.23 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $45.41 | $90.83 |
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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