How far is Destin, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Destin, FL to Brent, FL is about 63 miles (101.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.03 mi
01h 16m
Flight
44.41 mi
71.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.41 mi
Kilometers
71.47 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.03 mi
Kilometers
101.43 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Sat, Apr 18, 8:58 PM CDT
Return by in Destin
Sat, Apr 18, 10:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Destin
2026-04-18T19:41
Arrive Brent
Sat, Apr 18, 8:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Destin
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
Mary Esther
FL

City in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States

From Destin
25.7 mi
00h 38m
To Brent
37.3 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Destin Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
76°F
Saturday
Using Lake Lorraine as the closest live forecast in the Okaloosa County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mountain Drive

    9 m · 1 sec · Mountain Drive

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Benning Drive

    3 m · 1 sec · Benning Drive

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Benning Drive

    152 m · 18 sec · Benning Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Harbor Boulevard

    6.9 mi · 13 min · Harbor Boulevard

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast

    2362 ft · 1 min · Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Miracle Strip Pkwy Southwest

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Miracle Strip Pkwy Southwest

  7. 7

    Continue on East Miracle Strip Parkway

    9.4 mi · 14 min · East Miracle Strip Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Navarre Parkway

    9 mi · 15 min · Navarre Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Gulf Breeze Parkway

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Pensacola Bay Bridge

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Pensacola Bay Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on East Gregory Street

    3006 ft · 1 min · East Gregory Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward I 110 North

    2524 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 296: Airport Boulevard

    1690 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Brent Lane

    2458 ft · 1 min · Brent Lane

  16. 16

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gulf Breeze Parkway
14.9 mi · 24%
East Miracle Strip Parkway
9.45 mi · 15%
Navarre Parkway
8.99 mi · 14%
Harbor Boulevard
6.94 mi · 11%
Pensacola Bay Bridge
3.48 mi · 6%
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
3.47 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Gulf Breeze Parkway

Continue on Gulf Breeze Parkway

14.9 mi · 00h 25m

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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
44.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mary Esther
00h 38m from Destin
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Destin and Mostly Sunny near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63 miles (101.4 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Mary Esther is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Destin and 37.3 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.21 one way or $18.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Destin and Mostly Sunny near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Destin and Brent. Straight-line distance: 44.41 mi (71.47 km).

Destin

#1 Destin

City in Florida

Population14,284
Coordinates30.3935300, -86.4957800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Mountain Drive (-86.49573, 30.393651)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.42 L · about $9.21
Round trip
$18.42
4.44 gal · 16.84 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $9.21 $18.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.20 $20.41
Premium $4.90 $10.87 $21.74
Diesel $4.35 $9.66 $19.31

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Destin and Brent. The current time is 19:41:55.

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.