Trip from Brent, FL to DeFuniak Springs, FL

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 10, US Highway 331 South, Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 38.7 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 $12.30 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?

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

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Brent, FL to DeFuniak Springs, FL?

The route from Brent, FL to DeFuniak Springs, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 27m

Distance

77.3 mi

124 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 20m ★

6 AM

1h 27m

8 AM

1h 40m

10 AM

1h 32m

12 PM

1h 30m

3 PM

1h 32m

5 PM

1h 40m

8 PM

1h 23m

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 DeFuniak Springs, FL covers 77.3 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 10, US Highway 331 South, Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway 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 $12.30 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 77.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 27m highway drive covering 77.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and US Highway 331 South. 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 13 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 US Highway 331 South. 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 77.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 9 key points

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

7

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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	71.2 mi	1h 16m
US Highway 331 South	2.1 mi	3m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway	0.9 mi	1m
Brent Lane	0.4 mi	1m
US Highway 90 East	0.3 mi	<1m
East Brent Lane	0.1 mi	<1m
South 9th Street	<0.1 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 DeFuniak Springs, 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

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Exit 85 Toward US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport

10

Turn straight onto US 331

2.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 331 South

11

At end of road, turn right onto US 90

0.3 mi · 43 sec · US Highway 90 East

12

Turn right onto South 9th Street

124 ft · 5 sec · South 9th Street

13

Arrive at destination

South 9th Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.7 mi from Brent, FL · 43m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Crestview, FL

39 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

Pace, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Crestview, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.7 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 DeFuniak Springs, FL

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

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.30 one way

$24.61 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$13.38	$26.77
premium	$4.72	$14.37	$28.75
diesel	$5.61	$17.07	$34.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$12

Estimated CO2 emission: 27 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	23.2	$8.12	$3.71
Efficient EV	19.3	$6.76	$3.09
EV Truck/SUV	30.9	$10.82	$4.95

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Brent, FL

Morning in Brent on Thursday

Local time

10:44 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

DeFuniak Springs, FL

Morning in DeFuniak Springs on Thursday

Local time

10:44 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

22 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

1h 27m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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 DeFuniak Springs, FL covers 77.3 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.