Origin
Yazoo City, MS
Late night in Yazoo City on Sunday
Local time
2:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yazoo City, MS to Brandon, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
59.4 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
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.
Yazoo City, MS
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Brandon, MS
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Trip Overview
Yazoo City to Brandon is 59.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 14 minutes via Grand Avenue/College Street/Dunn Avenue, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Mississippi, traversing the Southeast region. Expect a local driving experience, making it a straightforward, single-day journey. It's a practical option for getting from point A to point B without extensive highway time. Consider this route when you need a direct connection between these two Mississippi locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 49 | 44.5 mi | 53m |
| I 20 | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| East Broadway Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Government Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Grand Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Ward Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| College Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dunn Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 44.5 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yazoo City, MS and Brandon, MS.
1
Start on East 5th Street
64 ft
·
4 sec
·
East 5th Street
2
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Grand Avenue
3
Continue on College Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
College Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto Dunn Avenue
81 ft
·
5 sec
·
Dunn Avenue
5
Turn left onto North Ward Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
North Ward Street
6
Turn left onto MS 16; MS 149
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Broadway Street
7
Turn right onto US 49; MS 16
36 mi
·
42 min
·
US 49; MS 16
8
Take the exit onto US 49
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US 49
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
US 49
10
Merge onto I 20; I 55; US 49
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 20; I 55; US 49
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 49
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 20; US 49
Toward Meridian, Hattiesburg
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 80: Downtown Brandon
13
Turn right onto US 80
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Government Street
14
Arrive at destination
US 80
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.7 miles from Yazoo City, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 47.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Grand Avenue
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Dunn Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Dunn Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Ward Street
Turn left onto North Ward Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MS 16; MS 149 / East Broadway Street
Turn left onto MS 16; MS 149 / East Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
6
47.7 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.97 one way
$17.94 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.85 | $19.70 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.66 | $21.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.11 | $26.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.20 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.32 | $3.80 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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 Sunday
Local time
2:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Clinton, MS
30 mi in
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
17 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
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?
This drive has a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll navigate numerous turns and intersections rather than long stretches of highway. With 0% highway share, you'll be on local roads for the entire 59.4 miles. There isn't a 'longest stretch' of uninterrupted driving to mention, as the route is characterized by frequent changes in direction. You'll likely find yourself adjusting speed often as you pass through various local areas. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that demands attention to navigation.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.5 mi on US 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and I 20. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Grand 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 59.4 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: near the start (Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Dunn Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.5 miles (North Ward Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Yazoo City, MS and Brandon, MS, road signs point toward Meridian and Hattiesburg.
Meridian
47.7 mi in
|
~1h
|
via I 20; US 49
Hattiesburg
47.7 mi in
|
~1h
|
via I 20; US 49
About the Cities
Starting in Yazoo City, MS
Full guide →Yazoo City is a city in Yazoo County, Mississippi in the Delta region.
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: 59.4 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 (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.5 miles on US 49. 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 (Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Dunn Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.5 miles (North Ward Street): Navigation decision point.
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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