Origin
Brandon, MS
Late night in Brandon on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brandon, MS to Jackson, MS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
13.8 mi
22 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brandon, MS
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute or a simple transit between Brandon and Jackson, this 14.1-mile journey is as straightforward as it gets. Expect to spend about 16 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-20, US 51 North, and South State Street to complete the trek. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, this is an incredibly budget-friendly way to move through the Southeast. Whether you are heading into the city for business or returning home, the route is efficient and keeps travel time to a minimum. It serves as a practical connection between these two Mississippi locations without any unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I-20 | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| South State Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Government Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| I 20 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Pearl Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I-20
— 10.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandon, MS and Jackson, MS.
1
Start on US 80
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Government Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
3
Merge onto I 20
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I-20
4
Merge onto I 20; I 55; US 49
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 20; I 55; US 49
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 51 North
6
Turn straight onto US 51
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Street
7
Turn left onto East Pearl Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Pearl Street
8
Arrive at destination
East Pearl Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 80 / East Government Street
Depart onto US 80 / East Government Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 20 / I-20
Merge onto I 20 / I-20
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
11.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 20; I 55; US 49
Merge onto I 20; I 55; US 49
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
12 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward US 51 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 51 North
3
13.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
East Pearl Street
Turn left onto East Pearl Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.08 one way
$4.17 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.48 | $4.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Destination
Jackson, MS
Late night in Jackson on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 10 mph
4% chance
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
1 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
18m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than an open-highway cruise on this 14.1-mile stretch. Since the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a route defined by city streets and arterial roads rather than high-speed interstate travel. The transition between Brandon and Jackson involves navigating local infrastructure, which keeps the driving experience engaging and requires your full attention. Because there is no single long, uninterrupted stretch, the pace remains consistent with urban or suburban driving patterns. You will find that the personality of the road shifts as you move from the Brandon area into the heart of Jackson, demanding frequent adjustments to your speed and navigation.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.1 mi on I-20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I-20 and South State Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 80 / East Government Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 80 / East Government Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 20 / I-20): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 11.7 miles (I 20; I 55; US 49): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
406 ft
256 ft
Total Climb
102 ft
Total Descent
226 ft
Highest Point
406 ft
~6.9 mi in
Elevation Range
150 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Jackson, MS
Full guide →Jackson is the capital of the state of Mississippi. While it may not offer much in terms of tourism today, Jackson can be used as a stopover for getting to other parts of the state or further.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 13.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.1 miles on I-20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (US 80 / East Government Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 20 / I-20): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 11.7 miles (I 20; I 55; US 49): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes — Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. 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 Jackson, MS 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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