The drive from Brandon, MS to Natchez, MS covers 126.2 miles and takes about 2h 24m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 84, I 55, I-20 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly highway.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.1 miles on US 84.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
63.1 miles from Brandon, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 84
56.1 mi
1h 4m
I 55
53.8 mi
57m
I-20
10.1 mi
11m
I 20
1.6 mi
2m
Devereaux Drive
1.4 mi
2m
East Government Street
1.1 mi
1m
St Catherine Street
0.8 mi
1m
Main Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 56.1 mi, about 1h 4m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 44 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~2,855 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,351
Quietest
2 AM
~241 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 103 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 Brandon, MS and Natchez, 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
1.6 mi·2 min·I 20; I 55; US 49
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
54 mi·57 min·I 55
Toward I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez
7
Keep slight right at fork
409 ft·9 sec
Toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez
8
Merge onto US 84
53 mi·1 hr 1 min·US 84
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
3.2 mi·3 min·US 84
10
Take the exit onto Devereaux Drive
0.2 mi·31 sec·Devereaux Drive
11
Keep slight right at fork onto Devereaux Drive
1.2 mi·1 min·Devereaux Drive
12
Continue on St Catherine Street
0.8 mi·1 min·St Catherine Street
13
Continue on St Catherine Street
294 ft·12 sec·St Catherine Street
14
Turn left onto North Martin Luther King Jr Street
0.1 mi·18 sec·North Martin Luther King Jr Street
15
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi·33 sec·Main Street
16
Turn left onto South Commerce Street
142 ft·8 sec·South Commerce Street
17
Turn right onto Bracken Alley
347 ft·27 sec·Bracken Alley
18
Turn right onto South Pearl Street
128 ft·5 sec·South Pearl Street
19
Arrive at destination
South Pearl Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 63.1 miles from Brandon, MS, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 28 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.1 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Natchez, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brandon, MS 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brandon, MS
This is one driving day of about 126.2 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Brandon, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 84 for about 56.1 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 13.3 and 126.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
13.3 mi into trip|~16m in|I 55
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
5
67.1 mi into trip|~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez
7
67.4 mi into trip|~1h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez
5
125.9 mi into trip|~2h 23m in|Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
126.1 mi into trip|~2h 24m in|Bracken Alley
Turn right onto Bracken Alley
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.49 one way
$36.98 round trip
$3.72/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.13
$20.52
$41.05
premium
$4.49
$22.29
$44.58
diesel
$5.60
$27.82
$55.64
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.9
0
$13.25
$6.06
Efficient EV
31.6
0
$11.04
$5.05
EV Truck/SUV
50.5
0
$17.67
$8.08
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Sep 3, 2026
Origin
Brandon, MS
Morning
in Brandon on Friday
Local time
10:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Natchez, MS
Morning
in Natchez on Friday
Local time
10:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Brookhaven, MS
63 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.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
126.2 mi in 2h 24m, mostly highway — 56.1 mi of that is on US 84.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.1 mi on US 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and I 55. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.3 miles in near I 55.
Driving Effort7/10
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 126.2 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 13.3 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
482 ft219 ft
Total Climb
399 ft
Total Descent
650 ft
Highest Point
482 ft
~63.1 mi in
Elevation Range
263 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 Brandon, MS to Natchez, MS, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.
Natchez is a city near the southwest corner of the U.S. state of Mississippi. This historic town is perched on a high bluff above the Mississippi River 100 miles upriver from New Orleans. It was an important, wealthy city before the Civil War. That history gave it the South's grandest collection of antebellum homes.
Top landmarks
•Fort Rosalie — United States historic place in Mississippi
•Dunleith — human settlement in United States of America
•Grand Village of the Natchez — archaeological site in Natchez, United States of America
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 126.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56.1 miles on US 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 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 Natchez, MS 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. There are 7 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.3 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Natchez, MS before heading back.
