How far is Lake City, FL from Brent, FL?
The driving distance from Lake City, FL to Brent, FL is about 295.9 miles (476.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274.8 miles (442.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m 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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City in Jackson County, Florida, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake City and Brent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake City and Brent.
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Start on the route
12 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest Main Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northwest Main Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwest Main Boulevard
41 m · 2 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Main Boulevard
2418 ft · 38 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard
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Continue on Northwest US Highway 41
2.8 mi · 4 min · Northwest US Highway 41
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Live Oak
1140 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
288.2 mi · 5 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
2220 ft · 29 sec · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane
1170 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Brent Lane
1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane
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Continue on East Brent Lane
736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane
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Turn left onto Sycamore Drive
67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive
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Turn left onto East Brent Lane
10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake City and Brent.
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 West
Merge slight left
288 mi · 05h 09m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake City to Brent?
The road trip is about 295.9 miles (476.2 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?
Sneads is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.8 miles from Lake City and 148.1 miles from Brent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 274.8 miles (442.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 8:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.31 one way or $86.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lake City and Brent, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brent.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake City and Brent. Straight-line distance: 274.8 mi (442.24 km).
#1 Lake City
County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States
| Population | 12,352 |
| Coordinates | 30.1896800, -82.6392900 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 476 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
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 | $43.31 | $86.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $47.98 | $95.96 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $51.11 | $102.23 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $45.41 | $90.83 |
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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