How far is Brent, FL from Siesta Key, FL?
The driving distance from Brent, FL to Siesta Key, FL is about 523.2 miles (842 km), with a travel time of about 09h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 359.8 miles (579 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 00m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 09h 30m.
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.
County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brent and Siesta Key.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Siesta Key.
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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
160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples
68.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 72: Siesta Key, Arcadia
2533 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 72 West
139 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Clark Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Clark Road
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Continue on Stickney Point Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Stickney Point Road
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Turn slight right onto CR 758
95 m · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Midnight Pass Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Midnight Pass Road
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Continue on Midnight Pass Road
565 ft · 16 sec · Midnight Pass Road
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Turn right
98 m · 24 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Siesta Key.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Brent and Mostly Clear near Siesta Key.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brent to Siesta Key?
The road trip is about 523.2 miles (842 km) and usually takes 09h 30m 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?
Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 261.7 miles from Brent and 261.5 miles from Siesta Key.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 359.8 miles (579 km), while the road route adds roughly 163.4 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 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 $76.57 one way or $153.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 164.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Siesta Key, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Brent and Mostly Clear near Siesta Key.
Stop Ideas Near Live Oak
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Live Oak.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Siesta Key. Straight-line distance: 359.76 mi (578.97 km).
#1 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Siesta Key
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
| Population | 6,565 |
| Coordinates | 27.2678500, -82.5452600 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Siesta Key (-82.54526, 27.26785)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 842 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 31m |
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 | $76.57 | $153.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $84.84 | $169.68 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $90.38 | $180.76 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $80.30 | $160.60 |
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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