How far is Lecanto, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Lecanto, FL to Brent, FL is about 370.9 miles (596.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 306.1 miles (492.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m 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
370.91 mi
05h 52m
Flight
306.18 mi
492.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
306.18 mi
Kilometers
492.75 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
370.91 mi
Kilometers
596.92 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Thu, Apr 23, 8:20 AM CDT
Return by in Lecanto
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lecanto
2026-04-23T03:27
Arrive Brent
Thu, Apr 23, 9:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lecanto
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
Midway
FL

City in Florida, United States

From Lecanto
185.1 mi
02h 56m
To Brent
185.9 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph ESE
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gulf to Lake Highway

    80 m · 7 sec · Gulf to Lake Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Rowe Terrace

    79 m · 14 sec · South Rowe Terrace

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Postal Lane

    102 m · 17 sec · West Postal Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Lecanto Highway

    76 m · 7 sec · South Lecanto Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gulf to Lake Highway

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Gulf to Lake Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Northeast 5th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Suncoast Boulevard

    47 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Young Boulevard

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Young Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    21.8 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Florida Georgia Parkway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West: Tallahassee

    2323 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    211.8 mi · 3 hr 47 min

  13. 13

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  15. 15

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  18. 18

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lecanto 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
212 mi · 57%
Young Boulevard
95.7 mi · 26%
Suncoast Boulevard
47 mi · 13%
Gulf to Lake Highway
6.49 mi · 2%
Florida Georgia Parkway
4.8 mi · 1%
FL 296
1 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

212 mi · 03h 47m

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
05h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.8 mi
306.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midway
02h 56m from Lecanto
Leave By
5:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lecanto and Sunny near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 370.9 miles (596.9 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?

Midway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.1 miles from Lecanto and 185.9 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 306.1 miles (492.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.8 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 5:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.30 one way or $108.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lecanto and Brent. Straight-line distance: 306.18 mi (492.75 km).

Lecanto

#1 Lecanto

Census designated place

Population5,882
Coordinates28.8516500, -82.4876000
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Gulf to Lake Highway (-82.487601, 28.851697)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 597 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.09 gal
49.54 L · about $54.30
Round trip
$108.59
26.18 gal · 99.08 L
Estimated CO2
116.3 kg one way
Round trip: 232.7 kg / 513 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $54.30 $108.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $60.16 $120.32
Premium $4.90 $64.09 $128.18
Diesel $4.35 $56.94 $113.88

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lecanto, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Lecanto is 03:27:39, although it is 02:27:39 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.