Brent, FL to Cypress Lake, FL is 595.4 miles and takes about 10h 48m via I 75 and I 10, with a fuel budget near $95 and an overnight trip recommended. This long-distance drive stays within Florida, connecting two distinct regions of the state. Given the nearly 11-hour travel time, planning for two days is a sensible approach to avoid fatigue. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, making it a straightforward, albeit lengthy, journey.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
297.7 miles from Brent, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 21m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
298.7 mi
5h 20m
I 10
282.9 mi
5h 3m
Colonial Boulevard
3.9 mi
6m
Summerlin Road
2.6 mi
4m
Fowler Street
1.3 mi
2m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.9 mi
1m
Cypress Lake Drive
0.7 mi
1m
Winkler Road
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 298.7 mi, about 5h 20m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 67 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~3,414 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,204
Quietest
2 AM
~374 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and Cypress Lake, 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 NorthUse 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 6Toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis HighwayUse 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
283 mi·5 hr 3 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·37 sec
Exit 296AToward I-75 South: Tampa
10
Merge onto I 75
161 mi·2 hr 52 min·I 75
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
74 mi·1 hr 19 min·I 75
Toward South I 75: NaplesUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
64 mi·1 hr 8 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 136Toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh AcresUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
510 ft·14 sec
Toward SR 884: Colonial BlvdUse the right lane.
15
Merge onto FL 884
3.9 mi·6 min·Colonial Boulevard
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto Fowler Street
1.3 mi·2 min·Fowler Street
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on Boy Scout Drive
0.5 mi·50 sec·Boy Scout Drive
18
Turn straight onto CR 869
2.6 mi·4 min·Summerlin Road
Use the right lane.
19
Turn right onto CR 876
0.7 mi·1 min·Cypress Lake Drive
Use the right lane.
20
Turn left onto Winkler Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Winkler Road
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto Myerlee Country Club Boulevard
0.1 mi·33 sec·Myerlee Country Club Boulevard
22
Continue on Myerlee Country Club Boulevard
343 ft·20 sec·Myerlee Country Club Boulevard
23
Arrive at destination
Myerlee Country Club Boulevard
Trip Plan
With a total duration of nearly 11 hours, this trip is best split over two days. Aim to depart early on your first day to cover a significant portion, perhaps around 6 hours of driving, and find an overnight stop. The longest stretch on I 75 means you can cover substantial ground quickly, but be mindful of rest stops to stay alert. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the longer segments, and plan your refueling stops accordingly, as services can be spread out on interstates.
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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 297.7 miles from Brent, FL, or about 5h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 298.7 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 131 miles or 2h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 297.7 miles or 5h 21m 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 297.7 miles or 5h 21m
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 9h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cypress Lake, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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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 298 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Cypress Lake, FL
Aim for roughly 298 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 131 miles from Brent, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 298.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 585.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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...
7
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
8
585.3 mi into trip|~10h 29m in
Take the exit toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
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 136
Toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
8
585.5 mi into trip|~10h 30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 884: Colonial Blvd
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 884: Colonial Blvd
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$94.77 one way
$189.54 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg208 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.41
$103.30
$206.61
premium
$4.74
$111.18
$222.36
diesel
$5.35
$125.41
$250.82
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$95
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$225–$335
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 208.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $63 in charging
· 2 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
178.6
2
$62.52
$28.58
Efficient EV
148.9
1
$52.10
$23.82
EV Truck/SUV
238.2
2
$83.36
$38.11
Gas CO2
208 kg
EV CO2
70 kg (66% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jun 3, 2026
Origin
Brent, FL
Afternoon
in Brent on Wednesday
Local time
2:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 15 mph12% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued June 3 at 3:24AM CDT until June 7 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued June 3 at 3:07AM EDT until June 5 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Cypress Lake, FL
Afternoon
in Cypress Lake on Wednesday
Local time
3:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NE 6 to 13 mph55% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued June 3 at 3:24AM CDT until June 7 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued June 3 at 3:07AM EDT until June 5 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
90°F
Boston, GA
196 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.
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
1 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
10h 48m 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.
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...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 492.7
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway drive, with 98% of the journey on interstates. Expect long stretches of consistent speed, particularly the 298.7-mile segment on I 75. While the majority is high-speed interstate travel, the inclusion of Colonial Boulevard suggests a brief transition into more local road conditions as you approach your destination. The profile is that of a classic long-distance drive, emphasizing efficiency over winding scenic byways.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 298.7 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 10. 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 Effort9/10
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 19 significant decision points across 595.4 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.
The longest stretch is about 298.7 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 298 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 64 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Cypress Lake, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 3 meaningful breaks. There are 64 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Yes — De Soto National Memorial and Gulf Islands National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.8 hours each way, a round trip means 21.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Cypress Lake, FL before the return drive.
