Trip from Brandon, MS to Grenada, MS

Drive Time

2h 19m

Distance

125.2 mi

202 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

Downtown Grenada, MS, MS

Photo: 大 董

Trip Overview

The drive from Brandon, MS to Grenada, MS covers 125.2 miles and takes about 2h 19m 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 North, MS 7 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.14 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

62.6 miles from Brandon, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 19m drive with frequent turns across 125.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I-20 is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Brandon, MS to Grenada, MS is easy. At 2h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brandon, MS to Grenada, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I-20 Unavailable Refreshing
I 55 North Unavailable Refreshing
MS 7 North Unavailable Refreshing
Sunset Drive Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: I-20 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Government Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Government Street
2

Take the ramp left

0.5 mi · 1 min
3

Merge slight left onto I-20

9.2 mi · 10 min · I-20
4

Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: North Jackson, Grenada

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 55 North: North Jackson, Grenada
5

Merge slight left

111 mi · 2 hr 1 min
6

Take the exit slight right toward MS 7 North, MS 8: Grenada, Greenwood

0.2 mi · 31 sec · MS 7 North, MS 8: Grenada, Greenwood
7

Keep slight right

404 ft · 10 sec
8

Turn straight onto Sunset Drive

2.2 mi · 3 min · Sunset Drive
9

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 62.6 miles from Brandon, MS, or about 1h 9m into the drive.

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 80 miles or 1h 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 62.6 miles or 1h 9m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grenada, 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.

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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 Brandon, MS

This is one driving day of about 125.2 miles and 2h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brandon, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 62.6 mi from Brandon, MS · 1h 9m into the drive

Downtown Magee, MS, MS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Magee, MS

63 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

Magee, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Magee, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 62.6 miles from Brandon, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Grenada, MS

The final approach into Grenada, 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 Grenada, 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

$19.14 one way

$38.28 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $20.99 $41.99
premium $4.61 $22.72 $45.45
diesel $5.64 $27.82 $55.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37.6 0 $13.15 $6.01
Efficient EV 31.3 0 $10.96 $5.01
EV Truck/SUV 50.1 0 $17.53 $8.01

Gas CO2

44 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (66% 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Brandon, MS

Late night in Brandon on Sunday

Local time

3:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live forecast

Destination

Grenada, MS

Late night in Grenada on Sunday

Local time

3:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live forecast

Along the Route

85°F

Magee, MS

63 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 19m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Brandon, MS to Grenada, MS covers 125.2 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I-20, I 55 North, MS 7 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.6 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 $19.14 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.
The drive from Brandon, MS to Grenada, MS is easy. At 2h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brandon, MS to Grenada, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brandon, MS to Grenada, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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