How far is Live Oak, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Live Oak, FL to Brent, FL is about 272 miles (437.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.7 miles (408.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m 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
272.05 mi
03h 56m
Flight
253.71 mi
408.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.71 mi
Kilometers
408.31 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.05 mi
Kilometers
437.82 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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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 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Sat, May 30, 10:18 PM CDT
Return by in Live Oak
Sun, May 31, 3:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Live Oak
2026-05-30T19:22
Arrive Brent
Sat, May 30, 11:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 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
9:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Live Oak
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
Grand Ridge
FL

Human settlement in Jackson County, Florida, United States of America

From Live Oak
135.9 mi
01h 58m
To Brent
136.1 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph W
Destination
87°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Live Oak and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on Dowling Avenue

    106 m · 20 sec · Dowling Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Howard Street

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Howard Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1891 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    261.4 mi · 4 hr 40 min

  5. 5

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  7. 7

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  10. 10

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Live Oak 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
262 mi · 96%
Howard Street
7.33 mi · 3%
FL 296
1 mi
I 110 South
0.89 mi
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.42 mi
Brent Lane
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

261 mi · 04h 40m

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
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
253.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grand Ridge
01h 58m from Live Oak
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Live Oak 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 Live Oak to Brent?

The road trip is about 272 miles (437.8 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Grand Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.9 miles from Live Oak and 136.1 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 253.7 miles (408.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.82 one way or $79.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Live Oak and Mostly Sunny near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Live Oak and Brent. Straight-line distance: 253.71 mi (408.31 km).

Live Oak

#1 Live Oak

County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States

Population6,990
Coordinates30.2949500, -82.9840200
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Dowling Avenue Southeast (-82.983937, 30.294914)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 438 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.6 gal
36.34 L · about $39.82
Round trip
$79.64
19.2 gal · 72.68 L
Estimated CO2
85.3 kg one way
Round trip: 170.6 kg / 376 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $39.82 $79.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.12 $88.24
Premium $4.90 $47.00 $94.00
Diesel $4.35 $41.76 $83.52

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 · May 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Live Oak, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Live Oak is 19:22:20, although it is 18:22:20 in Brent.

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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.