How far is Lake Butler, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Lake Butler, FL to Brent, FL is about 317.5 miles (510.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 293.8 miles (472.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
317.45 mi
04h 47m
Flight
293.86 mi
472.92 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
293.86 mi
Kilometers
472.92 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.45 mi
Kilometers
510.89 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Wed, Jun 3, 10:30 PM CDT
Return by in Lake Butler
Thu, Jun 4, 4:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Butler
2026-06-03T18:42
Arrive Brent
Wed, Jun 3, 11:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Butler
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Greensboro
FL

Town in Gadsden County, Florida, United States

From Lake Butler
158.6 mi
02h 23m
To Brent
158.9 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Butler and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 2nd Avenue

    39 m · 11 sec · Southwest 2nd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    9.5 mi · 13 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Southeast State Road 100

    10 mi · 13 min · Southeast State Road 100

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Northwest Bascom Norris Drive

    1897 ft · 36 sec · Northwest Bascom Norris Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Northwest Main Boulevard

    1613 ft · 31 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwest Main Boulevard

    41 m · 2 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Main Boulevard

    2418 ft · 38 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Northwest US Highway 41

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Northwest US Highway 41

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Live Oak

    1140 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    288.2 mi · 5 hr 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach

    1.4 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

    2220 ft · 29 sec · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  17. 17

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
288 mi · 91%
Southeast State Road 100
12.6 mi · 4%
West Main Street
9.54 mi · 3%
Northwest US Highway 41
2.79 mi · 1%
FL 296
1 mi
I 110 South
0.89 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

288 mi · 05h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
293.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greensboro
02h 23m from Lake Butler
Leave By
7:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Lake Butler and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Butler to Brent?

The road trip is about 317.5 miles (510.9 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?

Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.6 miles from Lake Butler and 158.9 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 293.8 miles (472.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.46 one way or $92.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lake Butler and Brent, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Lake Butler and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Butler and Brent. Straight-line distance: 293.86 mi (472.92 km).

Lake Butler

#1 Lake Butler

City in Union County, Florida, United States

Population1,789
Coordinates30.0227400, -82.3395600
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Southwest 2nd Avenue (-82.339776, 30.02274)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 511 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.2 gal
42.4 L · about $46.46
Round trip
$92.92
22.4 gal · 84.8 L
Estimated CO2
99.5 kg one way
Round trip: 199.1 kg / 439 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $46.46 $92.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.48 $102.95
Premium $4.90 $54.84 $109.67
Diesel $4.35 $48.72 $97.44

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 · Jun 03, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lake Butler, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Lake Butler is 18:42:58, although it is 17:42:58 in Brent.

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.