Origin
Byram, MS
Evening in Byram on Friday
Local time
7:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Byram, MS to Brandon, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
21.2 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 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Byram, MS
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Brandon, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Byram, MS to Brandon, MS covers 21.2 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, West Government Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.5 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 21.2 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 (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 25m highway drive covering 21.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and I 55. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.5 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 10.5 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 4 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near I 55; US 51.
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 21.2 miles you will encounter 4 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 1.1 miles (I 55; US 51): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 7.4 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.5 miles (I 20; US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 55; US 51
Merge onto I 55; US 51
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
7.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 55
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
9.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 20; US 49
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
Toward Meridian, Hattiesburg
4
19.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward US 80: Downtown Brandon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 80: Downtown Brandon
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Byram, MS and Brandon, MS, road signs point toward Meridian and Hattiesburg.
Meridian
9.5 mi in
|
~11m
|
via I 20; US 49
Hattiesburg
9.5 mi in
|
~11m
|
via I 20; US 49
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 10.5 mi | 11m |
| I 55 | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| West Government Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Siwell Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Government Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 10.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Byram, MS and Brandon, MS.
1
Start on South Siwell Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Siwell Road
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
3
Merge onto I 55; US 51
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
I 55; US 51
4
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 55
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 49
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 20; US 49
Toward Meridian, Hattiesburg
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 80: Downtown Brandon
7
Turn right onto US 80
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Government Street
8
Arrive at destination
US 80
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.20 one way
$6.40 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.81 | $7.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Brandon, MS
Evening in Brandon on Friday
Local time
7:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°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 warmer 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 Byram, MS to Brandon, MS covers 21.2 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, West Government Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.6 miles from Byram, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.20 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 21.2 miles you will encounter 4 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 1.1 miles (I 55; US 51): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 7.4 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.5 miles (I 20; US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Byram, MS and Brandon, MS, road signs point toward Meridian and Hattiesburg.
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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