How far is Brent, FL from Mexico Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Brent, FL to Mexico Beach, FL is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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 03h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Walton County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brent and Mexico Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Mexico Beach.
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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
71.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport
1753 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 331 South
14.1 mi · 17 min · US Highway 331 South
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Turn left onto State Highway 20 East
26.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 20 East
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Turn right onto Highway 77
10.8 mi · 13 min · Highway 77
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Turn left
6.1 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Transmitter Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Transmitter Road
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East 15th Street
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Continue on North Tyndall Parkway
7.7 mi · 13 min · North Tyndall Parkway
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Continue on US 98
4.4 mi · 6 min · US 98
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Continue straight
9.2 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto South 32nd Street
113 m · 16 sec · South 32nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 32nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Mexico Beach.
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
71.2 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Brent and Sunny near Mexico Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brent to Mexico Beach?
The road trip is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
DeFuniak Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Brent and 80 miles from Mexico Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 10:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.39 one way or $46.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brent and Sunny near Mexico Beach.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Mexico Beach. Straight-line distance: 114.25 mi (183.87 km).
#1 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mexico Beach
City in Bay County, Florida, United States
| Population | 1,102 |
| Coordinates | 29.9480900, -85.4199500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mexico Beach (-85.41995, 29.94809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $23.39 | $46.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.92 | $51.84 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $27.61 | $55.23 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $24.53 | $49.07 |
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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