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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 41m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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.
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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
282.9 mi · 5 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
114.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 470: Sumterville, Lake Panasoffkee
2015 ft · 51 sec
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Turn sharp left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1598 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
34.9 mi · 47 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 98 North
13.9 mi · 20 min · US Highway 98 North
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Continue on North Florida Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Florida Avenue
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Turn right onto West Bay Street
108 m · 10 sec · West Bay Street
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Continue on Lake Wire Drive
1311 ft · 40 sec · Lake Wire Drive
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Turn left onto Sikes Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Sikes Boulevard
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Continue on Harden Boulevard
3.6 mi · 6 min · Harden Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Pipkin Road
1281 ft · 42 sec · West Pipkin Road
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Turn left onto Old Road 37
2770 ft · 1 min · Old Road 37
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Medulla
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
| Population | 8,892 |
| Coordinates | 27.9678000, -81.9734200 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Medulla (-81.97342, 27.9678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 743 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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