Trip from Brent, FL to Memphis, FL

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 10, I 75, Tamiami Trail. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Q: Should I split this drive into multiple days?

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 249 miles on day one.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 249.4 miles from Brent, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $79.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

Distance

498.9 mi

803 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$79

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

8h 52m ★

6 AM

9h 1m

8 AM

9h 17m

10 AM

9h 6m

12 PM

9h 5m

3 PM

9h 7m

5 PM

9h 16m

8 PM

8h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Brent, FL to Memphis, FL covers 498.9 miles and takes about 9h behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 10, I 75, Tamiami Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 282.9 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $79.41 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

249.4 miles from Brent, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 29m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 9h highway drive covering 498.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 282.9 miles on I 10.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 282.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 498.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 447.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 110 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 110 North

2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 6 Toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Hi...

447.1 mi into trip | ~8h 1m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward South I 75: Naples

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward South I 75: Naples

494.1 mi into trip | ~8h 53m in

Take the exit toward US 41: Palmetto, Bradenton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 2 Toward US 41: Palmetto, Bradenton

494.4 mi into trip | ~8h 53m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Palmetto, Bradenton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left / slight right lanes. Toward Palmetto, Bradenton

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	282.9 mi	5h 3m
I 75	205.8 mi	3h 40m
Tamiami Trail	4.3 mi	6m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway	0.9 mi	1m
I 275	0.7 mi	<1m
Brent Lane	0.4 mi	1m
East Brent Lane	0.1 mi	<1m
3rd Avenue East	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 282.9 mi, about 5h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and Memphis, FL.

Start on East Brent Lane

0.1 mi · 26 sec · East Brent Lane

Continue on FL 296

0.4 mi · 1 min · Brent Lane

Turn left

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 54 sec

Toward I 110 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 110

0.9 mi · 1 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 28 sec

Exit 6 Toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

Merge onto I 10

283 mi · 5 hr 3 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec

Exit 296A Toward I-75 South: Tampa

Merge onto I 75

161 mi · 2 hr 52 min · I 75

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

45 mi · 48 min · I 75

Toward South I 75: Naples Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min

Exit 228 Toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 275

0.7 mi · 44 sec · I 275

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 2 Toward US 41: Palmetto, Bradenton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

357 ft · 11 sec

Toward Palmetto, Bradenton Use the left / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto US 41

4.2 mi · 5 min · Tamiami Trail

Continue on US 41

353 ft · 16 sec · Tamiami Trail

Turn slight right onto 3rd Avenue East

401 ft · 19 sec · 3rd Avenue East

Turn right onto 25th Street East

103 ft · 4 sec · 25th Street East

Arrive at destination

25th Street East

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 249.4 miles from Brent, FL, or about 4h 29m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 282.9 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 110 miles or 2h in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 249.4 miles or 4h 29m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 249.4 miles or 4h 29m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Memphis, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Brent, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brent, FL

Aim for roughly 249 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Memphis, FL

Aim for roughly 249 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 110 miles from Brent, FL.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 282.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 249.4 mi from Brent, FL · 4h 29m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Lake City, FL

249 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Lake City, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Lake City, FL

249 mi · about 4.5h in

A practical overnight split lands near Lake City, FL after about 249 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Dothan, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 110 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tallahassee, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 249.4 miles from Brent, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 282.9 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 249 miles or 4.5 hours on the road.

Arriving in Memphis, FL

The final approach into Memphis, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Memphis, FL.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Memphis, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

De Soto National Memorial

National Memorial

In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 498.9

View on nps.gov

Gulf Islands National Seashore

National Seashore

Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour $25

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$79.41 one way

$158.82 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 175 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$86.38	$172.77
premium	$4.72	$92.77	$185.54
diesel	$5.61	$110.15	$220.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$79

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$209–$319

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 174.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $52 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	149.7	1	$52.38	$23.95
Efficient EV	124.7	1	$43.65	$19.96
EV Truck/SUV	199.6	2	$69.85	$31.93

Gas CO2

175 kg

EV CO2

58 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Brent, FL

Night in Brent on Thursday

Local time

11:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Memphis, FL

Late night in Memphis on Friday

Local time

12:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Time zone

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

6 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

9h on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Brent, FL to Memphis, FL covers 498.9 miles and takes about 9h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 10, I 75, Tamiami Trail. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 249 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 249.4 miles from Brent, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $79.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.