Origin
Forest, MS
Late night in Forest on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Forest, 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
38m
Distance
32.9 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forest, MS
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Brandon, MS
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit through Mississippi, the 32.9-mile journey from Forest to Brandon is a straightforward commute. You can easily complete this drive in about 38 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly economical route that requires no overnight stops or extensive planning. You will be traveling entirely within the Southeast region, moving from Forest toward the Brandon area. Whether you are running errands or heading to a meeting, the efficiency of this connection allows for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 27.8 mi | 29m |
| US 80 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Highway 35 South | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West 3rd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Banks Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Government Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 27.8 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest, MS and Brandon, MS.
1
Start on North Banks Street
187 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Banks Street
2
Turn right onto US 80
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
West 3rd Street
3
Turn left onto MS 35
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 35 South
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
5
Merge onto I 20
28 mi
·
29 min
·
I 20
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 80: East Brandon
7
Turn left onto US 80
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 80
8
Arrive at destination
US 80
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 80 / West 3rd Street
Turn right onto US 80 / West 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MS 35 / Highway 35 South
Turn left onto MS 35 / Highway 35 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
30.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward US 80: East Brandon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 80: East Brandon
3
30.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 80
Turn left onto US 80
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.97 one way
$9.94 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.91 | $11.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
4:07 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
38m 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 experience behind the wheel. With 97% of the route consisting of highway driving, you will spend the vast majority of your time cruising on I-20, which accounts for a 27.8-mile uninterrupted stretch. While you begin your journey utilizing Highway 35 South and US 80, the transition onto the interstate is swift. The road personality is functional and direct, providing a consistent pace that minimizes navigation stress. You should prepare for a smooth, high-speed drive that prioritizes speed and convenience over secondary road exploration.
97% 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: 27.8 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and US 80. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 80 / West 3rd Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Forest, MS to Brandon, MS is easy. At 38m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 80 / West 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (MS 35 / Highway 35 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
485 ft
355 ft
Total Climb
267 ft
Total Descent
276 ft
Highest Point
485 ft
~14.1 mi in
Elevation Range
130 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Forest, MS
Full guide →Forest is a city in the Mississippi Pines region of Mississippi. One thing about Forest, the name doesn't fail to live up to its surroundings, as you'll feel pretty immersed in that passing through these parts.
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 38m. Total distance: 32.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.8 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 / West 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (MS 35 / Highway 35 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 20): 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 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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