How far is Brent, FL from Panama City, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Panama City, FL is about 135.8 miles (218.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
135.84 mi
02h 46m
Flight
96.42 mi
155.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.42 mi
Kilometers
155.17 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.84 mi
Kilometers
218.61 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Panama City
Fri, Apr 17, 1:17 PM CDT
Return by in Brent
Fri, Apr 17, 4:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-04-17T10:31
Arrive Panama City
Fri, Apr 17, 1:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brent
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
DeFuniak Springs
FL

City in Walton County, Florida, United States

From Brent
67.9 mi
01h 23m
To Panama City
67.9 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Panama City.

  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

    71.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport

    1753 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto US Highway 331 South

    14.1 mi · 17 min · US Highway 331 South

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 20 East

    26.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 20 East

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Highway 77

    14.8 mi · 21 min · Highway 77

  13. 13

    Continue on Lynn Haven Parkway

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Lynn Haven Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Harrison Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 7th Street

    69 m · 12 sec · East 7th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Luverne Avenue

    131 m · 19 sec · Luverne Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Luverne Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
72.1 mi · 53%
State Highway 20 East
26.8 mi · 20%
Highway 77
14.8 mi · 11%
US Highway 331 South
14.1 mi · 10%
Lynn Haven Parkway
3.39 mi · 2%
Harrison Avenue
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
96.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
DeFuniak Springs
01h 23m from Brent
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Brent and Sunny near Panama City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brent to Panama City?

The road trip is about 135.8 miles (218.6 km) and usually takes 02h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

DeFuniak Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.9 miles from Brent and 67.9 miles from Panama City.

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

The direct path is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.87 one way or $39.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Brent and Sunny near Panama City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Panama City. Straight-line distance: 96.42 mi (155.17 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Panama City

#2 Panama City

County seat of Bay County, Florida, United States

Population34,667
Coordinates30.1594600, -85.6598300
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Panama City (-85.65983, 30.15946)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.79 gal
18.14 L · about $19.87
Round trip
$39.74
9.58 gal · 36.28 L
Estimated CO2
42.6 kg one way
Round trip: 85.1 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $19.87 $39.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.01 $44.03
Premium $4.90 $23.45 $46.90
Diesel $4.35 $20.84 $41.67

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Brent and Panama City. The current time is 10:31:18.

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.