How far is Brent, FL from Medulla, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Medulla, FL is about 461.9 miles (743.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 361.3 miles (581.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 22m 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
461.88 mi
08h 41m
Flight
361.28 mi
581.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
361.28 mi
Kilometers
581.43 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
461.88 mi
Kilometers
743.32 km
Drive Time
08h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medulla
Thu, Apr 23, 10:53 AM EDT
Return by in Brent
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-04-23T01:12
Arrive Medulla
Thu, Apr 23, 9:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:41 PM to 5:11 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
6:38 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
Greenville
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Brent
231 mi
04h 20m
To Medulla
230.9 mi
04h 20m

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

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    114.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 470: Sumterville, Lake Panasoffkee

    2015 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1598 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    34.9 mi · 47 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto US Highway 98 North

    13.9 mi · 20 min · US Highway 98 North

  16. 16

    Continue on North Florida Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Florida Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Bay Street

    108 m · 10 sec · West Bay Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Lake Wire Drive

    1311 ft · 40 sec · Lake Wire Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Sikes Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Sikes Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Harden Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Harden Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Pipkin Road

    1281 ft · 42 sec · West Pipkin Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Old Road 37

    2770 ft · 1 min · Old Road 37

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Road 37

Car Route Details

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

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
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 61%
I-75 South
115 mi · 25%
US Highway 98 North
13.9 mi · 3%
Harden Boulevard
3.63 mi · 1%
North Florida Avenue
2.25 mi
Sikes Boulevard
1.74 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 41m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+100.6 mi
361.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
04h 20m from Brent
Leave By
6:38 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brent and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Medulla.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 461.9 miles (743.3 km) and usually takes 08h 41m 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?

Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 231 miles from Brent and 230.9 miles from Medulla.

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

The direct path is about 361.3 miles (581.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 100.6 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 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 $67.61 one way or $135.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Medulla, 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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Medulla.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Medulla. Straight-line distance: 361.28 mi (581.43 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

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

#2 Medulla

Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida

Population8,892
Coordinates27.9678000, -81.9734200
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Medulla (-81.97342, 27.9678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 743 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.3 gal
61.7 L · about $67.61
Round trip
$135.22
32.6 gal · 123.4 L
Estimated CO2
144.9 kg one way
Round trip: 289.7 kg / 639 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $67.61 $135.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $74.91 $149.83
Premium $4.90 $79.80 $159.61
Diesel $4.35 $70.91 $141.81

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 Medulla, FL. The current time in Brent is 01:12:32, although it is 02:12:32 in Medulla.

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.