Road Trips from Brandon, MS
Planning a weekend escape from Brandon, MS? You've got options for quick hops to nearby cities or longer drives to explore the state. For a short trip, consider heading to Jackson, just 30 minutes away, or Ridgeland for a half-day excursion. If you're up for a longer drive, there are several destinations around the 2-3 hour mark, some offering access to historical parks. For a more substantial road trip, Tupelo and Biloxi are within a 3.5-hour drive, providing longer excursions.
Total Routes
14
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
10
Under 2 hours
6 total in this range
Jackson, MS
18m13.8 mi one way
This is your quickest option, a mere 13.8 miles and 30 minutes to Jackson. It's a straightforward drive, mostly highway, with a solid drive score of 7. You'll find the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument nearby. This trip is best as a day excursion.
Petal, MS
1h 59m88.1 mi one way
At 88.1 miles and 2 hours, this drive is a good mid-range option. Like many routes from Brandon, it's mostly highway with a drive score of 7. You can visit the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. This route is suitable for a day trip.
Ridgeland, MS
29m23.1 mi one way
This 23.1-mile drive takes about 30 minutes, making it an easy half-day trip. The route is primarily highway with a drive score of 6. The Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument is accessible from this route. The terrain is not specified.
Meridian, MS
1h 27m78.3 mi one way
Meridian is 78.3 miles away, a 1.5-hour drive that's mostly highway with a drive score of 7. There are no specific parks listed as nearby on this route, and it's recommended as a day trip.
Philadelphia, MS
1h 39m72.2 mi one way
This 72.2-mile drive will take about 1.7 hours, following mostly highway with a drive score of 7. This route does not list any nearby parks and is suitable for a day trip.
Full-day getaway
8 total in this range
Clarksdale, MS
3h 39m170 mi one way
This 170-mile drive to Clarksdale takes 3.7 hours and has the highest drive score on the list at 9. The route is mostly highway, but no parks are listed as nearby. This is a longer day trip.
Tupelo, MS
3h 44m186.8 mi one way
For a longer drive, Tupelo is 186.8 miles and takes 3.7 hours. It boasts a high drive score of 8 and offers access to multiple parks, including Tupelo National Battlefield and the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail, in addition to the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument.
Biloxi, MS
3h 25m161.7 mi one way
A 161.7-mile drive to the coast, Biloxi takes about 3.4 hours. This route has a drive score of 8 and includes access to the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. It's a longer drive suitable for a day trip.
Oxford, MS
2h 23m108.9 mi one way
This 108.9-mile trip to Oxford takes 2.4 hours. It features a drive score of 8 and access to both the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument and Natchez National Historical Park. The terrain is not specified.
Olive Branch, MS
3h 59m214.3 mi one way
At 214.3 miles, this is one of the longer drives, taking 4 hours. It has a drive score of 8 and offers access to the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument and the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument. The terrain is not specified.
Browse by Mood
Clarksdale, MS
3h 39m170 mi one way
Tupelo, MS
3h 44m186.8 mi one way
Biloxi, MS
3h 25m161.7 mi one way
Oxford, MS
2h 23m108.9 mi one way
Clarksdale, MS
3h 39m170 mi one way
Tupelo, MS
3h 44m186.8 mi one way
Biloxi, MS
3h 25m161.7 mi one way
Oxford, MS
2h 23m108.9 mi one way
Tupelo, MS
3h 44m186.8 mi one way
Biloxi, MS
3h 25m161.7 mi one way
Amory, MS
3h 41m181.1 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers mild temperatures for exploring the various parks accessible from these routes, like the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument.
Summer
Summer drives are suitable for heading to coastal Biloxi or exploring historical sites, though be prepared for heat.
Fall
Fall weather is ideal for any of the drives, particularly those leading to historical parks or longer distances like Tupelo.
Winter
Winter drives are manageable across these routes, with the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument remaining an accessible point of interest.
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