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Trip from Brent, FL to Odessa, FL

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

Drive Time

8h 7m

Distance

420.8 mi

677 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$67

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
7h 59m ★
6 AM
8h 8m
8 AM
8h 24m
10 AM
8h 13m
12 PM
8h 12m
3 PM
8h 14m
5 PM
8h 23m
8 PM
8h 3m

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

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Downtown Odessa, FL, FL

Odessa, FL

Larry Milligan

Trip Overview

This 420.8-mile journey from Brent, FL to Odessa, FL, will take you approximately 8 hours and 7 minutes to complete. With a highway share of 97%, this is a predominantly highway-focused drive that is best split over two days, especially considering the estimated fuel cost of $67. While it's technically possible to do in one go, breaking it up will allow for a more relaxed experience across the state of Florida. You'll find two recommended stops along the way to help break up the driving.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

210.4 miles from Brent, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 47m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 211.6 mi 3h 46m
US 19 110.2 mi 2h 19m
Suncoast Parkway 48.5 mi 52m
Florida Georgia Parkway 37.2 mi 47m
Gulf to Lake Highway 4.7 mi 7m
State Road 54 3.2 mi 4m
Northeast 5th Street 0.9 mi 1m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 211.6 mi, about 3h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and Odessa, 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

212 mi · 3 hr 46 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 225 Toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticello, Perry
10

Turn right onto US 19

4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Georgia Parkway
11

At end of road, turn left onto US 19; US 27

32 mi · 41 min · Florida Georgia Parkway
12

Continue on US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate

55 mi · 1 hr 8 min · US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
13

Keep slight right at fork onto US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate

55 mi · 1 hr 10 min · US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
Use the left lane.
14

Turn left onto FL 44

0.9 mi · 1 min · Northeast 5th Street
Use the left lane.
15

Continue on FL 44

4.7 mi · 7 min · Gulf to Lake Highway
16

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway
17

Merge onto FL 589 Toll

49 mi · 52 min · Suncoast Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Exit 19 Toward FL 54: New Port Richey, Zephyrhills Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Turn right onto FL 54

3.2 mi · 4 min · State Road 54
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Continue on FL 54

246 ft · 9 sec · State Road 54
21

Arrive at destination

FL 54

Trip Plan

For this roughly 8-hour drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight hours. Pacing your two recommended stops will be key to staying fresh; aim to stop roughly every 3-4 hours. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 211.6-mile stretch on I-10, as services might be less frequent. Splitting this drive over two days is highly recommended for comfort, allowing you to enjoy the drive without feeling rushed. Plan your overnight stay strategically to break the journey roughly in half.

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 210.4 miles from Brent, FL, or about 3h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 211.6 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 93 miles or 1h 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 210.4 miles or 3h 47m 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 210.4 miles or 3h 47m

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 6h 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Odessa, 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 210 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Odessa, FL

Aim for roughly 210 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 93 miles from Brent, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 211.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Taylor County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Perry, FL

210 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Perry, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Perry, FL

210 mi · about 4.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Perry, FL after about 210 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Dothan, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 93 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tallahassee, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 210.4 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 211.6 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 210 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.

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 417.2 — 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...
6
214.9 mi into trip | ~3h 52m in

Take the exit toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticello, Perry

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

Exit 225 Toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticel...
6
307.4 mi into trip | ~5h 49m in | US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate

Keep slight right at fork onto US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
417.2 mi into trip | ~8h 1m in

Take the exit toward FL 54: New Port Richey, Zephyrhills

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 19 Toward FL 54: New Port Richey, Zephyrhills

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$66.98 one way

$133.96 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 147 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $72.86 $145.72
premium $4.72 $78.25 $156.49
diesel $5.61 $92.91 $185.81

Estimated Tolls: $2.91

Suncoast Parkway (48.5 mi) $2.91

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$67

Tolls

$3

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$200–$310

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 147.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 126.2 1 $44.18 $20.20
Efficient EV 105.2 1 $36.82 $16.83
EV Truck/SUV 168.3 2 $58.91 $26.93

Gas CO2

147 kg

EV CO2

49 kg (67% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Brent, FL

Night in Brent on Saturday

Local time

11:15 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Sunny

S 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:40AM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:00AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Destination

Odessa, FL

Late night in Odessa on Sunday

Local time

12:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

81°F

Perry, FL

210 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

18 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

8h 7m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highly efficient drive, with 97% of the route on highways, primarily I-10 and the Suncoast Parkway, with US-19 also playing a role. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 211.6 miles on I-10, emphasizing the continuous, fast-paced nature of this trip. This profile means you'll be covering ground quickly, with minimal time spent on slower local roads. The character remains consistent for much of the journey, offering a straightforward highway experience.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 211.6 mi on I 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US 19. 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 is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 420.8 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 214.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Brent, FL and Odessa, FL, road signs point toward Monticello and Perry.

Monticello

214.9 mi in | ~3h 52m

Perry

214.9 mi in | ~3h 52m

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 211.6 miles on I 10. 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 210 miles on day one.

Expect about $2.91 in tolls one way, starting with Suncoast Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Odessa, 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.1 hours each way, a round trip means 16.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Odessa, FL before the return drive.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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