How far is Brent, FL from Madison, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Madison, FL is about 245.8 miles (395.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227.7 miles (366.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 57m 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
245.83 mi
04h 28m
Flight
227.66 mi
366.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.66 mi
Kilometers
366.39 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.83 mi
Kilometers
395.62 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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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 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 9:23 AM EDT
Return by in Brent
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-04-23T03:55
Arrive Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 8:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 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
8:02 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
Cottondale
FL

Town in Florida, United States

From Brent
122.7 mi
02h 14m
To Madison
123.1 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Madison.

  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

    238.1 mi · 4 hr 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 14: Madison, Perry

    1722 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1364 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Range Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
239 mi · 97%
FL 14
4.18 mi · 2%
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.88 mi
I 110 North
0.55 mi
Brent Lane
0.45 mi
East Brent Lane
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

238 mi · 04h 15m

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
04h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
227.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottondale
02h 14m from Brent
Leave By
8:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brent and Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brent to Madison?

The road trip is about 245.8 miles (395.6 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?

Cottondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.7 miles from Brent and 123.1 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 227.7 miles (366.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 8:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.00 one way or $72.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brent and Sunny near Madison.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Madison. Straight-line distance: 227.66 mi (366.39 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

Population2,789
Coordinates30.4693800, -83.4129300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Madison (-83.41293, 30.46938)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.68 gal
32.84 L · about $36.00
Round trip
$72.01
17.36 gal · 65.68 L
Estimated CO2
77.1 kg one way
Round trip: 154.3 kg / 340 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $36.00 $72.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.89 $79.79
Premium $4.90 $42.50 $84.99
Diesel $4.35 $37.76 $75.52

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and Madison, FL. The current time in Brent is 03:55:03, although it is 04:55:03 in Madison.

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.