Origin
Brody, MS
Late night in Brody on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brody, MS to Snow Lake Shores, 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
40m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brody, MS
大 董
Snow Lake Shores, MS
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
This short, 23.5-mile journey from Brody to Snow Lake Shores in Mississippi is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 40 minutes to complete. Your drive will primarily follow MS 5, US 72, and MS 4, with 90% of the route being on highways, making it a focused driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of around $4, this is an economical option for a quick excursion within the Southeast region. Given its brevity, you can depart anytime and arrive with plenty of daylight to spare, without the need to consider overnight accommodations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MS 5 | 8.8 mi | 15m |
| US 72 | 8.6 mi | 10m |
| MS 4 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Hamilton Hopewell Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Lakeview Drive | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| Highway 72 | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Lakeshore Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Beach Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MS 5
— 8.8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brody, MS and Snow Lake Shores, MS.
1
Start on Highway 72
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 72
2
Turn left onto Hamilton Hopewell Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamilton Hopewell Road
3
Turn left onto US 72
8.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US 72
4
Turn left onto MS 5
8.8 mi
·
15 min
·
MS 5
5
Turn right onto MS 4
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
MS 4
6
Turn right onto Lakeshore Drive
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Lakeshore Drive
7
Continue on Lakeshore Drive
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Lakeshore Drive
8
Continue on Lakeview Drive
425 ft
·
19 sec
·
Lakeview Drive
9
Turn left onto Beach Road
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Beach Road
10
Turn right onto Lakeview Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakeview Drive
11
Keep slight right at fork onto Lakeview Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakeview Drive
12
Arrive at destination
Lakeview Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 23.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Hamilton Hopewell Road
Turn left onto Hamilton Hopewell Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 72
Turn left onto US 72
Navigation decision point
3
10.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
MS 5
Turn left onto MS 5
Navigation decision point
4
22.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Beach Road
Turn left onto Beach Road
Navigation decision point
4
23.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Lakeview Drive
Keep slight right at fork onto Lakeview Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.55 one way
$7.10 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 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 | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
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
Snow Lake Shores, MS
Late night in Snow Lake Shores on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
40m 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 highway-focused drive for 90% of this trip, meaning you'll cover ground efficiently. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.8 miles on MS 5, offering a consistent pace. As you transition through MS 5, US 72, and MS 4, the road maintains a generally fast-paced character, allowing for a smooth and uninterrupted flow of travel. This route is designed for making time, rather than for lingering stops.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on MS 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 5 and US 72. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Hamilton Hopewell Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Hamilton Hopewell Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (US 72): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (MS 5): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 23.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on MS 5. 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: at 0.6 miles (Hamilton Hopewell Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (US 72): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (MS 5): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Snow Lake Shores, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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