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Trip from Booneville, MS to Brandon, MS

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 22m

Distance

217.6 mi

350 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 9m ★
6 AM
4h 22m
8 AM
4h 49m
10 AM
4h 32m
12 PM
4h 29m
3 PM
4h 33m
5 PM
4h 48m
8 PM
4h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Prentiss County, Mississippi, United States of America

Booneville, MS

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Downtown Brandon, MS, MS

Brandon, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Booneville, MS to Brandon, MS covers 217.6 miles and takes about 4h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MS 25, US Highway 45 Alternate, US 45 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 123.4 miles on MS 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.86 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

108.8 miles from Booneville, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 22m. Total distance: 217.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 22m highway drive covering 217.6 miles, with most of the trip on MS 25 and US Highway 45 Alternate. The longest continuous stretch is about 123.4 miles on MS 25.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MS 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 123.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 25 and US Highway 45 Alternate. 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 MS 145 / North 2nd Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 217.6 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 (MS 145 / North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (MS 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.5 miles (MS 25): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | MS 145 / North 2nd Street

Turn left onto MS 145 / North 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

6
3.2 mi into trip | ~5m in | MS 30

Keep slight left at fork onto MS 30 toward US 45 South, MS 30 West: Tupelo, New Albany

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 45 South, MS 30 West: Tupelo, New Alb...
5
85.5 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in | MS 25

Take the exit onto MS 25 toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Sta...
4
97.3 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in | MS 25

Take the exit onto MS 25 toward MS 25 South: Louisville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward MS 25 South: Louisville
5
217.1 mi into trip | ~4h 21m in | US 80 / West Government Street

Turn left onto US 80 / West Government Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MS 25 123.4 mi 2h 21m
US Highway 45 Alternate 35.7 mi 43m
US 45 33.1 mi 39m
MS 471 8.1 mi 14m
US 45 ALT 7.2 mi 8m
MS 30 6.8 mi 8m
North 2nd Street 2.5 mi 4m
West Government Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: MS 25 — 123.4 mi, about 2h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Booneville, MS and Brandon, MS.

1

Start on Washington Street

28 ft · 6 sec · Washington Street
2

Turn left onto MS 145

2.5 mi · 4 min · North 2nd Street
3

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 45 sec
4

Turn straight onto MS 30

0.4 mi · 31 sec · MS 30
5

Keep slight left at fork onto MS 30

6.4 mi · 8 min · MS 30
Toward US 45 South, MS 30 West: Tupelo, New Albany
6

Continue on US 45

33 mi · 39 min · US 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on US 45 ALT

1.4 mi · 1 min · US 45 ALT
8

Continue on US 45 ALT

2.2 mi · 2 min · US 45 ALT
9

Continue on US 45 ALT

1.5 mi · 1 min · US 45 ALT
10

Continue on US 45 ALT

0.7 mi · 49 sec · US 45 ALT
11

Continue on US 45 ALT

1.4 mi · 1 min · US 45 ALT
12

Continue on US 45 ALT

36 mi · 43 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
Use the straight lane.
13

Take the exit onto MS 25

12 mi · 13 min · MS 25
Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville
14

Take the exit onto MS 25

5.0 mi · 6 min · MS 25
Toward MS 25 South: Louisville
15

Continue on MS 25

1.9 mi · 2 min · MS 25
Use the left lane.
16

Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25

25 mi · 28 min · MS 25
17

Take the exit onto MS 25

80 mi · 1 hr 31 min · MS 25
18

Take the exit onto MS 471

0.3 mi · 40 sec · MS 471
Toward MS 471 South: Brandon
19

Turn left onto MS 471

7.9 mi · 14 min · MS 471
Use the left lane.
20

Turn left onto US 80

0.5 mi · 44 sec · West Government Street
Use the left lane.
21

Arrive at destination

US 80

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 108.8 miles from Booneville, MS, or about 2h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 123.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 48 miles or 59m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 108.8 miles or 2h 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brandon, MS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Booneville, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Booneville, MS

This is one driving day of about 217.6 miles and 4h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Booneville, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on MS 25 for about 123.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 108.8 mi from Booneville, MS · 2h 12m into the drive

county seat of Lowndes County, Mississippi, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbus, MS

109 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

Tupelo, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbus, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 109 miles from Booneville, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Brandon, MS

The final approach into Brandon, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Brandon, MS.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Tupelo National Battlefield

Tupelo National Battlefield

National Battlefield

In July, 1864, federal forces, including men from the United States Colored Troops, marched into Tupelo, Mississippi. Disorganized Confederate soldiers fought fiercely but could not overpower the fede...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 30.1
View on nps.gov
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is five sections of hiking trail running roughly parallel to the 444-mile long Natchez Trace Parkway scenic motor road. The foot trails total more than 60 miles...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 22.6
View on nps.gov
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

National Monument

Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour Free near mile 218
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.86 one way

$65.73 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 76 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $36.08 $72.15
premium $4.56 $39.06 $78.11
diesel $5.61 $48.04 $96.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 76.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 65.3 0 $22.85 $10.44
Efficient EV 54.4 0 $19.04 $8.70
EV Truck/SUV 87 1 $30.46 $13.93

Gas CO2

76 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Booneville, MS

Afternoon in Booneville on Friday

Local time

2:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brandon, MS

Afternoon in Brandon on Friday

Local time

2:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

78°F

Columbus, MS

109 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

16 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

4h 22m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Booneville, MS to Brandon, MS covers 217.6 miles and takes about 4h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are MS 25, US Highway 45 Alternate, US 45. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 108.8 miles from Booneville, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 217.6 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.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (MS 145 / North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (MS 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.5 miles (MS 25): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Booneville, MS to Brandon, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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