How far is Okeechobee, FL from Brent, FL?

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Quick Snapshot
Road
543.66 mi
08h 05m
Flight
447.02 mi
719.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
447.02 mi
Kilometers
719.41 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
543.66 mi
Kilometers
874.94 km
Drive Time
08h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Fri, Apr 10, 10:01 AM CDT
Return by in Okeechobee
Fri, Apr 10, 7:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Okeechobee
2026-04-10T02:55
Arrive Brent
Fri, Apr 10, 11:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
08h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:05 PM to 2:35 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Okeechobee
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Live Oak
FL

County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States

From Okeechobee
271.5 mi
04h 02m
To Brent
272.1 mi
04h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+96.6 mi
447 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Live Oak
04h 02m from Okeechobee
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Okeechobee and Sunny near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 543.6 miles (874.9 km) and usually takes 08h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 271.5 miles from Okeechobee and 272.1 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 447 miles (719.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.6 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $79.56 one way or $159.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 170.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee and Sunny near Brent.

Stop Ideas Near Live Oak

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Live Oak, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Live Oak.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

96 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

97 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Parrott Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Parrott Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    31.2 mi · 40 min

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right

    2023 ft · 49 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit left

    784 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    90 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando

    2345 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    115 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Okeechobee and Brent. Straight-line distance: 447.02 mi (719.41 km).

Okeechobee

#1 Okeechobee

City in Okeechobee County, Florida, United States

Population5,662
Coordinates27.2439300, -80.8297800
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Parrott Avenue (-80.829808, 27.243903)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 875 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.18 gal
72.62 L · about $79.56
Round trip
$159.12
38.36 gal · 145.24 L
Estimated CO2
170.5 kg one way
Round trip: 340.9 kg / 752 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $79.56 $159.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $88.15 $176.30
Premium $4.90 $93.91 $187.81
Diesel $4.35 $83.43 $166.87

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 10, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Okeechobee, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Okeechobee is 02:55:48, although it is 01:55:48 in Brent.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.