How far is Mexico Beach, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Mexico Beach, FL to Brent, FL is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
160.17 mi
02h 47m
Flight
114.25 mi
183.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.25 mi
Kilometers
183.87 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.17 mi
Kilometers
257.77 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM CDT
Return by in Mexico Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 8:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mexico Beach
2026-04-23T03:04
Arrive Brent
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mexico Beach
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
DeFuniak Springs
FL

City in Walton County, Florida, United States

From Mexico Beach
80 mi
01h 23m
To Brent
80.2 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Mexico Beach Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
80°F
Thursday
Using Parker as the closest live forecast in the Bay County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
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 Mexico Beach and Brent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mexico Beach and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on South 32nd Street

    113 m · 22 sec · South 32nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    18 mi · 25 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on South Tyndall Parkway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Tyndall Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on East 15th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 15th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Transmitter Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Transmitter Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Highway 2321

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Highway 2321

  8. 8

    Turn right

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    26.8 mi · 35 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    14.3 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Pensacola

    2381 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 17 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 Mexico Beach and Brent.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
71.8 mi · 45%
Highway 2321
6.15 mi · 4%
South Tyndall Parkway
3.27 mi · 2%
Transmitter Road
2.62 mi · 2%
FL 296
1 mi · 1%
East 15th Street
0.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

71.4 mi · 01h 17m

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
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.9 mi
114.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
DeFuniak Springs
01h 23m from Mexico Beach
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mexico Beach and Sunny near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mexico Beach to Brent?

The road trip is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

DeFuniak Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Mexico Beach and 80.2 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.44 one way or $46.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mexico Beach and Sunny near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mexico Beach and Brent. Straight-line distance: 114.25 mi (183.87 km).

Mexico Beach

#1 Mexico Beach

City in Bay County, Florida, United States

Population1,102
Coordinates29.9480900, -85.4199500
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: South 32nd Street (-85.420144, 29.948228)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.65 gal
21.39 L · about $23.44
Round trip
$46.87
11.3 gal · 42.78 L
Estimated CO2
50.2 kg one way
Round trip: 100.4 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $23.44 $46.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.97 $51.93
Premium $4.90 $27.66 $55.32
Diesel $4.35 $24.58 $49.16

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

There is no time difference between Mexico Beach and Brent. The current time is 03:04:42.

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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.