Brent, FL to Lehigh Acres, FL is 596.4 miles and takes about 10h 53m via I-75 and I-10, with a fuel budget near $95 and an overnight trip recommended. This long-haul drive stays within Florida, connecting the Panhandle region to Southwest Florida. With 98% of the route on major highways, you'll cover significant ground efficiently. Given the 10-hour drive time, planning for an overnight stop is wise to avoid fatigue and enjoy the trip more comfortably. It's a straightforward, primarily highway route for getting between these two points.
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
298.2 miles from Brent, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 22m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
297.1 mi
5h 18m
I 10
282.9 mi
5h 3m
Lee Boulevard
7.7 mi
13m
SR 82
2.4 mi
3m
West 5th Street
1.3 mi
5m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.9 mi
1m
Richmond Avenue North
0.5 mi
1m
Brent Lane
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 297.1 mi, about 5h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and Lehigh Acres, 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
62 mi·1 hr 6 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
Exit 138Toward SR 82: Fort Myers, ImmokaleeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto FL 82
0.2 mi·16 sec·Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
15
Continue on FL 82
2.4 mi·3 min·SR 82
16
Turn left onto CR 884
7.7 mi·13 min·Lee Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto Williams Avenue
0.2 mi·31 sec·Williams Avenue
18
Turn right onto West 5th Street
1.3 mi·5 min·West 5th Street
19
Turn left onto Richmond Avenue North
0.5 mi·1 min·Richmond Avenue North
20
Arrive at destination
Richmond Avenue North
Trip Plan
For this 10-hour drive, it’s best to plan for an overnight stay, splitting the 596.4 miles across two days. Aim to leave in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for a comfortable pace. With 3 recommended stops, you can break up the drive effectively, ensuring you stay refreshed. The longest stretch is nearly 300 miles on I-75, so be mindful of fuel levels before embarking on that segment. Having a budget of around $95 for fuel should cover the trip.
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 298.2 miles from Brent, FL, or about 5h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 297.1 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 298.2 miles or 5h 22m 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 298.2 miles or 5h 22m
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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lehigh Acres, 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 Lehigh Acres, 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 297.1 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 583.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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...
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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
6
521.4 mi into trip|~9h 21m in|I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
583.7 mi into trip|~10h 28m in
Take the exit toward SR 82: Fort Myers, Immokalee
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 138
Toward SR 82: Fort Myers, Immokalee
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$94.93 one way
$189.86 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg209 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$103.27
$206.53
premium
$4.72
$110.90
$221.80
diesel
$5.61
$131.68
$263.36
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: 208.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $63 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
178.9
2
$62.62
$28.63
Efficient EV
149.1
1
$52.18
$23.86
EV Truck/SUV
238.6
2
$83.50
$38.17
Gas CO2
209 kg
EV CO2
70 kg (67% 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 Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Brent, FL
Late night
in Brent on Sunday
Local time
2:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lehigh Acres, FL
Late night
in Lehigh Acres on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Partly Cloudy
W 2 to 6 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:06PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:06PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee 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.
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
10 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 53m 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
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 493.5
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 is a long-haul drive where 98% of the 596.4 miles are on major highways, primarily I-75 and I-10. You'll experience a long stretch of 297.1 miles on I-75, which means extended periods of highway cruising. Surface roads, like Lee Boulevard, will likely appear towards the end of your trip. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate these interstates for the majority of your travel time.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 297.1 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 596.4 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 297.1 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 Lehigh Acres, 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 10.9 hours each way, a round trip means 21.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lehigh Acres, FL before the return drive.
