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Trip from Brent, FL to Eglin Village, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 22m

Distance

67.1 mi

108 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 16m ★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m

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

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Downtown Brent, FL, FL

Brent, FL

DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ

Downtown Eglin Village, FL, FL

Eglin Village, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

Trip Overview

Brent, FL to Eglin Village, FL is 67.1 miles and takes about 1h 22m via I 10 and South Ferdon Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused trip entirely within Florida, connecting two points in the state. Given its short duration and minimal fuel cost, it's an easy day trip. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making it a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently. Consider this route if you prioritize speed and simplicity for your journey.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 43 mi 46m
South Ferdon Boulevard 11.2 mi 14m
Roger J Clary Highway 5.2 mi 6m
Eglin Parkway 1.8 mi 2m
Eglin Boulevard 1 mi 2m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway 0.9 mi 1m
Lewis Turner Boulevard 0.5 mi <1m
Brent Lane 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 43 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and Eglin Village, 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

43 mi · 46 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 56 Toward SR 85: Crestview, Niceville
10

Turn right onto FL 85

11 mi · 14 min · South Ferdon Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto FL 85

0.3 mi · 17 sec · FL 85
12

Keep slight right at fork onto FL 123

5.2 mi · 6 min · Roger J Clary Highway
13

Continue on FL 85

1.8 mi · 2 min · Eglin Parkway
Use the left lane.
14

Turn left onto FL 189

0.5 mi · 59 sec · Lewis Turner Boulevard
Use the left lane.
15

At end of road, turn left onto FL 397

1.0 mi · 2 min · Eglin Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16

Turn right onto Gaffney Road

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Gaffney Road
17

Continue on Hatchee Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Hatchee Road
18

Turn left onto Nakina Drive

195 ft · 8 sec · Nakina Drive
19

Arrive at destination

Nakina Drive

Where to Stop

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

city in Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Crestview, FL

34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Crestview, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.5 miles from Brent, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 46.2 — 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...
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
46.2 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward SR 85: Crestview, Niceville

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

Exit 56 Toward SR 85: Crestview, Niceville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.68 one way

$21.36 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $11.62 $23.24
premium $4.72 $12.48 $24.95
diesel $5.61 $14.81 $29.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.1 0 $7.05 $3.22
Efficient EV 16.8 0 $5.87 $2.68
EV Truck/SUV 26.8 0 $9.39 $4.29

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Brent, FL

Night in Brent on Saturday

Local time

9:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

SW 0 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Eglin Village, FL

Night in Eglin Village on Saturday

Local time

9:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°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

20 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

1h 22m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 68% of the drive taking place on major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 43 miles on I 10, offering a consistent and relatively fast pace. After the interstate segment, the drive transitions to local roads like South Ferdon Boulevard and Roger J Clary Highway. This change means you'll likely encounter more varied traffic and potentially lower speed limits as you approach your destination. Expect a blend of open highway driving and more town-centric travel.

68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43 mi on I 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and South Ferdon Boulevard. 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 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.1 miles you will encounter 14 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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Brent, FL to Eglin Village, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Niceville along the way.

Niceville

46.2 mi in | ~51m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 67.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 43 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Eglin Village, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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.

Yes — Gulf Islands National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eglin Village, FL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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.

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