Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
65.5 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Photo: 大 董
Traveling between Brookhaven and Brandon covers 65.5 miles of Mississippi landscape, making for a quick and straightforward journey. You can easily complete this drive in about 1 hour and 14 minutes, which is perfect for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. Because the route is compact, you should budget approximately $10 for fuel, keeping costs very manageable. You will primarily utilize I-55 and I-20 to navigate between these two Southeast towns. Whether you are heading out for business or visiting friends, the brevity of this trip allows for significant flexibility in your daily schedule.
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
32.8 miles from Brookhaven, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
Expect a highly efficient, highway-focused drive as 95% of your time will be spent on major roads. The experience is defined by a significant 50.9-mile stretch on I-55, where you will spend the bulk of your time behind the wheel. Transitioning from I-55 to I-20 provides a consistent, high-speed pace that minimizes the need for navigating local side streets. You will eventually exit onto West Government Street to conclude your travels, shifting from the intensity of the interstate to a more localized road environment. This is a utilitarian route designed for speed rather than scenic wandering.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 20. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near MS 550 / Schwem Avenue.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 550 / Schwem Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (MS 550 / West Congress Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 51): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto MS 550 / Schwem Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto MS 550 / West Congress Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 51
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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
Between Brookhaven, MS and Brandon, MS, road signs point toward Meridian and Hattiesburg.
Meridian
Hattiesburg
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 50.9 mi | 54m |
| I 20 | 10.5 mi | 11m |
| West Government Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Union St Extended Northeast | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| US 51 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Monticello Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Union Church Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Schwem Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, MS and Brandon, MS.
Start on MS 184
Turn right onto MS 550
Turn left onto MS 550
Continue on MS 550
Turn right onto US 51
Turn left onto Union St Extended Northeast
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 55
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 49
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 80
Arrive at destination
Since this is a short 65.5-mile trip with zero mandatory stops, you have the freedom to depart whenever it suits your personal timeline. We recommend keeping a close eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Brookhaven, though your $10 budget should comfortably cover the journey. Because you are spending nearly the entire drive on interstates, stay alert for standard highway traffic patterns during peak commute hours. Utilize the flexibility of this short duration to adjust your departure time if you prefer to avoid the heaviest congestion on I-55 or I-20. Ultimately, the lack of required stops means you can reach Brandon in one smooth, uninterrupted push.
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.
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 65.5 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.8 miles or 37m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brandon, MS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Brookhaven, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Brookhaven, MS
This is one driving day of about 65.5 miles and 1h 14m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.8 mi from Brookhaven, MS · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$10.01 one way
$20.03 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $10.98 | $21.97 |
| premium | $4.61 | $11.89 | $23.78 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.55 | $29.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.88 | $3.14 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.17 | $4.19 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Brookhaven on Sunday
Local time
5:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Brandon on Sunday
Local time
5:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
85°F
Magee, MS
33 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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