Origin
Brandon, MS
Evening in Brandon on Wednesday
Local time
8:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brandon, MS to Amory, MS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 41m
Distance
181.1 mi
292 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 29m
★
6 AM
3h 41m
8 AM
4h 6m
10 AM
3h 50m
12 PM
3h 47m
3 PM
3h 51m
5 PM
4h 5m
8 PM
3h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brandon, MS
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Amory, MS
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Trip Overview
This 181.1-mile drive from Brandon, Mississippi to Amory, Mississippi is a manageable one-day trip, taking about 3 hours and 41 minutes. Primarily utilizing MS 25 and US 45, this route is almost entirely highway, making for a straightforward journey through the Southeast region of Mississippi. With an estimated fuel cost of $27, it's an economical option for a quick getaway or a connecting drive. You'll find it to be a focused highway experience, perfect for those looking to cover ground efficiently without extensive detours. Consider this route for a no-fuss travel day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
90.6 miles from Brandon, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a nearly 99% highway-focused drive on this route, meaning you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads designed for steady travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 90 miles on MS 25, offering a good opportunity to settle in and maintain a consistent pace. While primarily a highway experience, the transition between MS 25, MS 471, and US 45 will provide slight variations in the road's feel, though always maintaining a high-speed character. This drive is less about meandering scenery and more about efficient transit.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 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 90 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 25 and MS 471. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near MS 471 / Hwy 471.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 181.1 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 0.5 miles (MS 471 / Hwy 471): Lane positioning matters here; at 112.7 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 118.9 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
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~0m in
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MS 471 / Hwy 471
Turn right onto MS 471 / Hwy 471
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
112.7 mi into trip
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~2h 14m in
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MS 25
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
118.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m in
|
MS 25
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25 toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West...
6
145 mi into trip
|
~2h 50m in
|
US 45
Take the exit onto US 45 toward US 45 North: Aberdeen
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 45 North: Aberdeen
6
180.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 40m in
|
MS 25 / South Main Street
Turn left onto MS 25 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brandon, MS to Amory, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Point along the way.
Point
118.9 mi in
|
~2h 21m
|
via MS 25
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MS 25 | 90 mi | 1h 42m |
| MS 471 | 46.8 mi | 53m |
| US 45 | 23.3 mi | 29m |
| MS 8 | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Highway 471 | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| Highway 125 | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| Hwy 471 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Government Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MS 25
— 90 mi, about 1h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandon, MS and Amory, MS.
1
Start on US 80
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Government Street
2
Turn right onto MS 471
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Hwy 471
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on MS 471
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Highway 471
4
Take the ramp onto MS 471
47 mi
·
53 min
·
MS 471
5
Continue on MS 25
33 mi
·
37 min
·
MS 25
6
Take the exit onto MS 25
25 mi
·
29 min
·
MS 25
7
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
MS 25
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on MS 25
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
MS 25
9
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
26 mi
·
28 min
·
MS 25
Toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
10
Take the exit onto US 45
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 45
Toward US 45 North: Aberdeen
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on US 45; MS 50
13 mi
·
16 min
·
US 45; MS 50
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on US 45
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 45
13
Continue on US 45
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 45
14
Continue on US 45
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 45
15
Continue on US 45
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 45
16
Continue on US 45
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 45
17
Continue on US 45
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 45
18
Continue on US 45
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 45
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Toward MS 25 North, MS 8 East: Amory
20
Continue on MS 8; MS 25
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
MS 8; MS 25
21
Turn left onto Highway 125
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Highway 125
22
Turn right onto US 278
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 278
23
Turn left onto MS 25
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South
47 ft
·
2 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
25
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue South
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 41-minute duration, this trip is comfortably completed in a single day. Aiming for an early morning departure from Brandon, MS, will allow you to reach Amory, MS, with plenty of daylight remaining. With only one designated stop in the route data, you'll have flexibility in deciding when and where to take breaks, though it's wise to plan for at least one fuel stop, especially considering the longest stretch without a break is 90 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you transition onto US 45, as this is a significant portion of your journey.
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 90.6 miles from Brandon, MS, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90 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 40 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.6 miles or 1h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amory, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brandon, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Brandon, MS
This is one driving day of about 181.1 miles and 3h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Brandon, 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 90 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 90.6 mi from Brandon, MS · 1h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 90.6 miles from Brandon, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before MS 25 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90 miles.
Arriving in Amory, MS
The final approach into Amory, 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 Amory, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.35 one way
$54.70 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $30.02 | $60.05 |
| premium | $4.56 | $32.51 | $65.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.98 | $79.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.3 | 0 | $19.02 | $8.69 |
| Efficient EV | 45.3 | 0 | $15.85 | $7.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.4 | 0 | $25.35 | $11.59 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Amory, MS
Evening in Amory on Wednesday
Local time
8:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
3h 41m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brandon, MS to Amory, MS covers 181.1 miles and takes about 3h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MS 25, MS 471, 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 90.6 miles from Brandon, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.35 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 181.1 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: at 0.5 miles (MS 471 / Hwy 471): Lane positioning matters here; at 112.7 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 118.9 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Brandon, MS to Amory, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Point along the way.
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