The drive from Lake City, FL to Brent, FL covers 296.1 miles and takes about 5h 21m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, Northwest US Highway 41, Northwest Main Boulevard for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 288.2 miles on I 10.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
148 miles from Lake City, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 40m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 21m. Total distance: 296.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 21m highway drive covering 296.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and Northwest US Highway 41. The longest continuous stretch is about 288.2 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 16 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 288.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Northwest US Highway 41. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near US 41 / Northwest Main Boulevard.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 296.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.3 miles (US 41 / Northwest Main Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.8 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 293 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.3 mi into trip|~2m in|US 41 / Northwest Main Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto US 41 / Northwest Main Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
4.8 mi into trip|~7m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
293 mi into trip|~5h 16m in
Take the exit toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
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 12
Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
8
294.3 mi into trip|~5h 17m in
Take the exit toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane
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 5
Toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent...
7
294.5 mi into trip|~5h 18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward FL 296: Brent Lane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward FL 296: Brent Lane
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
288.2 mi
5h 9m
Northwest US Highway 41
2.8 mi
3m
Northwest Main Boulevard
1.8 mi
2m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.4 mi
<1m
Brent Lane
0.3 mi
<1m
East Brent Lane
0.1 mi
<1m
Sycamore Drive
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 288.2 mi, about 5h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake City, FL and Brent, FL.
1
Start on this road
39 ft·5 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto US 41; US 441
1.3 mi·2 min·Northwest Main Boulevard
3
Enter roundabout onto US 41
133 ft·2 sec·Northwest Main Boulevard
4
Continue on US 41
0.5 mi·38 sec·Northwest Main Boulevard
5
Continue on US 41
2.8 mi·3 min·Northwest US Highway 41
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 10 West: Live Oak
7
Merge onto I 10
288 mi·5 hr 9 min·I 10
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 12Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 110
0.4 mi·29 sec·Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 5Toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent LaneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Toward FL 296: Brent LaneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto FL 296
0.3 mi·52 sec·Brent Lane
13
Continue on East Brent Lane
0.1 mi·29 sec·East Brent Lane
14
Turn left onto Sycamore Drive
218 ft·12 sec·Sycamore Drive
15
Turn left onto East Brent Lane
34 ft·1 sec·East Brent Lane
16
Arrive at destination
East Brent Lane
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 148 miles from Lake City, FL, or about 2h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 288.2 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 65 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148 miles or 2h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brent, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lake City, 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 Lake City, FL
This is one driving day of about 296.1 miles and 5h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Lake City, 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 288.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 148 mi from Lake City, FL
· 2h 40m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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
near mile 296.1
Park Closure: Fort Pickens Campground Restroom A Loop Closure
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.13 one way
$94.26 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg104 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$51.27
$102.54
premium
$4.72
$55.06
$110.12
diesel
$5.61
$65.38
$130.75
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
88.8
1
$31.09
$14.21
Efficient EV
74
0
$25.91
$11.84
EV Truck/SUV
118.4
1
$41.45
$18.95
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% 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
Lake City, FL
Afternoon
in Lake City on Friday
Local time
1:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brent, FL
Afternoon
in Brent on Friday
Local time
12:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Quincy, FL
148 mi in
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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
3 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
5h 21m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lake City, FL to Brent, FL covers 296.1 miles and takes about 5h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Northwest US Highway 41, Northwest Main Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 148 miles from Lake City, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.13 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 296.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (US 41 / Northwest Main Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.8 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 293 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Lake City, FL to Brent, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gulf Islands National Seashore.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
