Trip from Brent, FL to Springfield, FL

Drive Time

2h 49m

Distance

139.3 mi

224 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 38m ★

6 AM

2h 49m

8 AM

3h 11m

10 AM

2h 57m

12 PM

2h 55m

3 PM

2h 58m

5 PM

3h 10m

8 PM

2h 43m

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 Springfield, FL covers 139.3 miles and takes about 2h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 10, State Highway 20 East, US Highway 331 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 71.2 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.27 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

69.7 miles from Brent, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 49m highway drive covering 139.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and State Highway 20 East. The longest continuous stretch is about 71.2 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 17 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 71.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and State Highway 20 East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 139.3 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 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

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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

9

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...

5

2.6 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

5

3.3 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

74.5 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Take the exit toward US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport

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

Exit 85 Toward US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Brent, FL to Springfield, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Freeport along the way.

Freeport

74.5 mi in | ~1h 22m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	71.2 mi	1h 16m
State Highway 20 East	26.8 mi	35m
US Highway 331 South	14.1 mi	16m
Highway 77	10.8 mi	13m
CR 2321	6.1 mi	9m
Transmitter Road	4.1 mi	7m
US 231	2.3 mi	3m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 71.2 mi, about 1h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Brent Lane

0.1 mi · 26 sec · East Brent Lane

2

Continue on FL 296

0.4 mi · 1 min · Brent Lane

3

Turn left

0.3 mi · 36 sec

4

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 54 sec

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

5

Merge onto I 110

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

6

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.

7

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

8

Merge onto I 10

71 mi · 1 hr 16 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 85 Toward US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport

10

Turn right onto US 331

14 mi · 16 min · US Highway 331 South

11

Turn left onto FL 20

27 mi · 35 min · State Highway 20 East

Use the left lane.

12

Turn right onto FL 77

11 mi · 13 min · Highway 77

13

Turn left onto CR 2321

6.1 mi · 9 min · CR 2321

14

Merge onto US 231

2.3 mi · 3 min · US 231

15

Turn left onto Transmitter Road

4.1 mi · 7 min · Transmitter Road

16

Turn right onto FL 22

0.2 mi · 27 sec · East 3rd Street

17

Arrive at destination

FL 22

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 69.7 miles from Brent, FL, or about 1h 17m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

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

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 69.7 miles or 1h 17m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 12m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brent, FL

This is one driving day of about 139.3 miles and 2h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brent, FL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 71.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 69.7 mi from Brent, FL · 1h 17m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Panama City Beach, FL

70 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Destin, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Destin, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69.7 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 71.2 miles.

Arriving in Springfield, FL

The final approach into Springfield, 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 Springfield, FL.

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.

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

Park Closure: Fort Pickens Campground Restroom A Loop Closure

Caution: Road workers on Park Road in Davis Bayou

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.27 one way

$46.54 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$25.21	$50.41
premium	$4.90	$26.85	$53.70
diesel	$5.64	$30.95	$61.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	41.8	$14.63	$6.69
Efficient EV	34.8	$12.19	$5.57
EV Truck/SUV	55.7	$19.50	$8.92

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 data refreshed 4 hours ago

Origin

Brent, FL

Morning in Brent on Monday

Local time

11:39 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Mostly Sunny

SE 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:08AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 3:09AM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Destination

Springfield, FL

Morning in Springfield on Monday

Local time

11:39 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Partly Sunny

SSE 5 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:08AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 3:09AM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

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.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 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

2h 49m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Springfield, FL covers 139.3 miles and takes about 2h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 10, State Highway 20 East, US Highway 331 South. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 69.7 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 $23.27 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.