Kathleen, FL to Brent, FL is 450.3 miles and takes about 8h 22m via I 75 and I 10, with a fuel budget near $71 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, covering a significant distance across the state. Given the 8-hour drive time, it's a route best suited for an overnight stay, allowing for a more relaxed pace. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, so expect a straightforward drive.
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
225.1 miles from Kathleen, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 19m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
283.4 mi
5h 3m
I 75
114.4 mi
2h 2m
FL 471
34.9 mi
46m
US Highway 98 North
5.1 mi
6m
Kathleen Road
3.2 mi
5m
CR 470
2.5 mi
4m
Rockridge Road
1.4 mi
3m
Old Dade City Road
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 283.4 mi, about 5h 3m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 46 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,268 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,749
Quietest
2 AM
~152 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.3×
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 Kathleen, FL and Brent, FL.
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Start on CR 35A
3.2 mi·5 min·Kathleen Road
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Continue on CR 35A
0.5 mi·57 sec·Socrum Loop Road West
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Turn left onto Old Dade City Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Old Dade City Road
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Continue on Rockridge Road
1.4 mi·3 min·Rockridge Road
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Turn left onto US 98
5.1 mi·6 min·US Highway 98 North
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Turn right onto FL 471
35 mi·46 min·FL 471
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Keep slight left at fork onto FL 471
293 ft·12 sec·FL 471
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At end of road, turn left onto US 301; CR 470
0.3 mi·32 sec·US 301; CR 470
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Turn right onto CR 470
2.5 mi·4 min·CR 470
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Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I 75 North: OcalaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Merge onto I 75
114 mi·2 hr 2 min·I 75
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·15 sec
Exit 435Toward I 10: Jacksonville, TallahasseeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·30 sec
Toward I 10 West: TallahasseeUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 10
283 mi·5 hr 3 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 12Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 110
0.4 mi·29 sec·Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 5Toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent LaneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Toward FL 296: Brent LaneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Turn right onto FL 296
0.3 mi·52 sec·Brent Lane
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Continue on East Brent Lane
0.1 mi·29 sec·East Brent Lane
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Turn left onto Sycamore Drive
218 ft·12 sec·Sycamore Drive
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Turn left onto East Brent Lane
34 ft·1 sec·East Brent Lane
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Arrive at destination
East Brent Lane
Trip Plan
With an 8-hour driving time, this trip is easily split into two days. Consider departing Kathleen, FL mid-morning on day one to reach a stopping point roughly halfway, perhaps around the 4-hour mark. This allows you to break up the 283.4-mile stretch on I 10. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longer highway segments, as services can sometimes be spread out. The $71 fuel estimate is based on current averages, so check prices along your intended route.
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 225.1 miles from Kathleen, FL, or about 4h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 283.4 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 99 miles or 2h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 225.1 miles or 4h 19m 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 225.1 miles or 4h 19m
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 7h 16m
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 Kathleen, 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 Kathleen, FL
Aim for roughly 225 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Brent, FL
Aim for roughly 225 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 99 miles from Kathleen, 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 283.4 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 163.3 and 448.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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163.3 mi into trip|~3h 12m in
Take the exit toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
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 435
Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
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163.5 mi into trip|~3h 13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
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447.2 mi into trip|~8h 17m 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
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448.5 mi into trip|~8h 18m 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...
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448.7 mi into trip|~8h 19m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$68.17 one way
$136.33 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg158 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$74.80
$149.59
premium
$4.55
$80.66
$161.33
diesel
$4.80
$85.03
$170.05
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$68
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$198–$308
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 157.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
EV Charging Along Route
32 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Gainesville, FL - West Newberry Road - Tesla Supercharger
Gainesville, FL
Tesla
23 DCFC
Ocala, FL - Southwest College Road - Tesla Supercharger
Ocala, FL
Tesla
20 DCFC
(Wawa) - Alachua, FL - Northwest US Highway 441 - Tesla Supercharger
Alachua, FL
Tesla
16 DCFC
Gainesville, FL - Southwest Archer Road - Tesla Supercharger
Gainesville, FL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Alachua, FL - Tesla Supercharger
Alachua, FL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Gainesville, FL - Tesla Supercharger
Gainesville, FL
Tesla
10 DCFC
Ocala, FL - Tesla Supercharger
Ocala, FL
Tesla
8 DCFC
Ocala, FL - West Silver Springs Boulevard - Tesla Supercharger
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
135.1
1
$47.28
$21.61
Efficient EV
112.6
1
$39.40
$18.01
EV Truck/SUV
180.1
2
$63.04
$28.82
Gas CO2
158 kg
EV CO2
53 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Kathleen, FL
Late night
in Kathleen on Sunday
Local time
4:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
95°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brent, FL
Late night
in Brent on Sunday
Local time
3:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NE 0 to 5 mph41% chanceLive forecast
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 earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
19 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 22m 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.
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 450.3
Park Closure: Fort Pickens Campground Restroom A Loop Closure
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 highway driving, with 98% of the 450.3 miles on interstates like I 75 and I 10. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 283.4 miles on I 10. The transition from highway to surface roads will be minimal, occurring only for the last 2% of the trip. Expect frequent exits and merging traffic as you navigate these major arteries.
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: 283.4 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 163.3 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 18 significant decision points across 450.3 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 163.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 163.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 447.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
275 ft66 ft
Total Climb
528 ft
Total Descent
576 ft
Highest Point
275 ft
~385.9 mi in
Elevation Range
209 ft
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 Kathleen, FL to Brent, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.
Lakeland is the largest city in Polk County, Florida. It is home to Florida Southern College, which has the largest collection of buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright at a single site in the world.
The longest stretch is about 283.4 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 225 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 47 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 Brent, 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. There are 47 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 163.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 163.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 447.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gulf Islands National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.4 hours each way, a round trip means 16.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Brent, FL before the return drive.
