Origin
Brandon, MS
Afternoon in Brandon on Friday
Local time
4:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brandon, MS to Byram, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
21.4 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
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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Byram, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brandon, MS to Byram, MS covers 21.4 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I-20, I 55, I 20 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.1 miles on I-20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 21.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 25m highway drive covering 21.4 miles, with most of the trip on I-20 and I 55. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.1 miles on I-20.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I-20 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I-20 and I 55. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 80 / East Government Street.
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 21.4 miles you will encounter 6 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 (US 80 / East Government Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 20 / I-20): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 11.7 miles (I 20; I 55; US 49): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 80 / East Government Street
Depart onto US 80 / East Government Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
1.5 mi into trip
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~2m in
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I 20 / I-20
Merge onto I 20 / I-20
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
11.7 mi into trip
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~14m in
|
I 20; I 55; US 49
Merge onto I 20; I 55; US 49
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
13.3 mi into trip
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~16m in
|
I 55
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
4
20.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward Byram
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Byram
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 Byram, MS, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.
New Orleans
13.3 mi in
|
~16m
|
via I 55
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I-20 | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| I 55 | 7 mi | 7m |
| I 20 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Government Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Siwell Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I-20
— 10.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandon, MS and Byram, MS.
1
Start on US 80
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Government Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
3
Merge onto I 20
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I-20
4
Merge onto I 20; I 55; US 49
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 20; I 55; US 49
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
I 55
Toward I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Byram
7
Turn left onto South Siwell Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Siwell Road
8
Arrive at destination
South Siwell Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.23 one way
$6.46 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 57% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (57% 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
Byram, MS
Afternoon in Byram on Friday
Local time
4:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
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
6 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
25m 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 Byram, MS covers 21.4 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I-20, I 55, I 20. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.7 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 $3.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.4 miles you will encounter 6 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 (US 80 / East Government Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 20 / I-20): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 11.7 miles (I 20; I 55; US 49): Merge point - match speed before joining.
On the drive from Brandon, MS to Byram, MS, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument.
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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