Origin
Brandon, MS
Late night in Brandon on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brandon, MS to Ridgeland, 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
29m
Distance
23.1 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brandon, MS
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Ridgeland, MS
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Brandon and Ridgeland, this 23.1-mile journey is a quick, straightforward trip that takes about 29 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, this is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, meaning you won’t need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget approximately $4 for fuel to cover the distance, making it a very cost-effective commute. The route primarily utilizes I-20 and I-55, keeping you within the Southeast region for the duration of the trip. Since the drive is entirely contained within Mississippi, it offers a seamless transition between the two cities without any complex navigation hurdles. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that prioritizes efficiency for drivers moving through the central part of the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 10.7 mi | 13m |
| I-20 | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| East Government Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Jackson Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Old Agency Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sunnybrook Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Old Town Crossing | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 10.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandon, MS and Ridgeland, 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
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I-20
4
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 55 North: North Jackson, Grenada
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 55
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 55
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward Ridgeland
7
Turn right onto Old Agency Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Old Agency Road
8
Continue on Sunnybrook Road
511 ft
·
10 sec
·
Sunnybrook Road
9
Continue on West Jackson Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Jackson Street
10
Turn right onto Old Town Crossing
41 ft
·
1 sec
·
Old Town Crossing
11
Arrive at destination
Old Town Crossing
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.1 — 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.
7
10.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 55 North: North Jackson, Grenada
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 55 North: North Jackson, Grenada
4
22.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Ridgeland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Ridgeland
5
22.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Old Agency Road
Turn right onto Old Agency Road
Navigation decision point
4
23.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Old Town Crossing
Turn right onto Old Town Crossing
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.49 one way
$6.98 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.15 | $8.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Ridgeland, MS
Late night in Ridgeland on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
29m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive that is heavily focused on major highways, as 86% of your time will be spent on high-speed roads. You will spend the bulk of your journey navigating the interstate system, with the longest uninterrupted stretch occurring over 10.7 miles on I-55. The transition from local streets like East Government Street onto the primary interstates defines the character of this trip, shifting quickly from local traffic to a steady highway pace. Because the route relies so heavily on I-20 and I-55, the experience is consistent and predictable rather than winding or technical. You can anticipate a standard, efficient drive that keeps you moving steadily toward your destination without significant deviations.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I-20. 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 29m drive. You will face about 7 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 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Ridgeland, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Grenada along the way.
Grenada
10.7 mi in
|
~13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 23.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on I 55. 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 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Ridgeland, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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