Origin
Brookhaven, MS
Late night in Brookhaven on Tuesday
Local time
3:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookhaven, MS to Brandon, 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
1h 14m
Distance
65.5 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookhaven, MS
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Brandon, MS
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Brookhaven and Brandon covers 65.5 miles of Mississippi landscape, making for a quick and straightforward journey. You can easily complete this drive in about 1 hour and 14 minutes, which is perfect for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. Because the route is compact, you should budget approximately $10 for fuel, keeping costs very manageable. You will primarily utilize I-55 and I-20 to navigate between these two Southeast towns. Whether you are heading out for business or visiting friends, the brevity of this trip allows for significant flexibility in your daily schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 50.9 mi | 54m |
| I 20 | 10.5 mi | 11m |
| West Government Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Union St Extended Northeast | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| US 51 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Monticello Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Union Church Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Schwem Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 50.9 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, MS and Brandon, MS.
1
Start on MS 184
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Monticello Street
2
Turn right onto MS 550
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Schwem Avenue
3
Turn left onto MS 550
528 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Congress Street
4
Continue on MS 550
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Union Church Road
5
Turn right onto US 51
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 51
6
Turn left onto Union St Extended Northeast
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Union St Extended Northeast
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
8
Merge onto I 55
49 mi
·
52 min
·
I 55
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 55
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 49
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 20; US 49
Toward Meridian, Hattiesburg
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 80: Downtown Brandon
12
Turn right onto US 80
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Government Street
13
Arrive at destination
US 80
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.8 miles from Brookhaven, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 64.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MS 550 / Schwem Avenue
Turn right onto MS 550 / Schwem Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MS 550 / West Congress Street
Turn left onto MS 550 / West Congress Street
Navigation decision point
4
51.7 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
I 55
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
53.8 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
I 20; US 49
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 49 toward Meridian, Hattiesburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Meridian, Hattiesburg
4
64.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward US 80: Downtown Brandon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 80: Downtown Brandon
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.89 one way
$19.78 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.86 | $21.72 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.76 | $23.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.46 | $28.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.88 | $3.14 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.17 | $4.19 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Brandon, MS
Late night in Brandon on Tuesday
Local time
3:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph
0% 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
33 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 14m 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 highly efficient, highway-focused drive as 95% of your time will be spent on major roads. The experience is defined by a significant 50.9-mile stretch on I-55, where you will spend the bulk of your time behind the wheel. Transitioning from I-55 to I-20 provides a consistent, high-speed pace that minimizes the need for navigating local side streets. You will eventually exit onto West Government Street to conclude your travels, shifting from the intensity of the interstate to a more localized road environment. This is a utilitarian route designed for speed rather than scenic wandering.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.9 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 20. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near MS 550 / Schwem Avenue.
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 65.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.5 miles (MS 550 / Schwem Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (MS 550 / West Congress Street): Navigation decision point; at 51.7 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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.
Between Brookhaven, MS and Brandon, MS, road signs point toward Meridian and Hattiesburg.
Meridian
53.8 mi in
|
~1h
|
via I 20; US 49
Hattiesburg
53.8 mi in
|
~1h
|
via I 20; US 49
About the Cities
Starting in Brookhaven, MS
Full guide →Brookhaven is in Mississippi.
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 1h 14m. Total distance: 65.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.9 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: at 0.5 miles (MS 550 / Schwem Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (MS 550 / West Congress Street): Navigation decision point; at 51.7 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Brandon, 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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