Origin
Hickory Flat, MS
Late night in Hickory Flat on Saturday
Local time
3:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hickory Flat, MS to Brody, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
35.1 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hickory Flat, MS
Giovana Lhopi
Brody, MS
大 董
Trip Overview
Hickory Flat to Brody is 35.1 miles and takes about 57 minutes via MS 5 and US 72, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Mississippi, traversing the Southeast region. Expect a drive that is largely on well-maintained highways, making it a straightforward journey. With its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or as a segment of a larger exploration of northern Mississippi.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 35.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 96% of the journey on main roads like MS 5 and US 72. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 24.3 miles on MS 5, offering a consistent pace. The route maintains a highway feel for most of its 35.1 miles, minimizing complex turns or slowdowns. This characteristic makes it a predictable and efficient transit between Hickory Flat and Brody.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MS 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 24.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 5 and US 72. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MS 178.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hickory Flat, MS to Brody, MS is easy. At 57m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MS 178): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (MS 5): Navigation decision point; at 24.6 miles (US 72): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MS 178
Turn right onto MS 178
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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MS 5
Turn left onto MS 5
Navigation decision point
3
24.6 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 72
Turn right onto US 72
Navigation decision point
4
33.3 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
Hamilton Hopewell Road
Turn right onto Hamilton Hopewell Road
Navigation decision point
4
34.5 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Highway 72
Turn right onto Highway 72
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MS 5 | 24.3 mi | 40m |
| US 72 | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| Hamilton Hopewell Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Highway 72 | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| MS 178 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Wolf Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MS 5
— 24.3 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hickory Flat, MS and Brody, MS.
1
Start on Wolf Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Wolf Street
2
Turn right onto MS 178
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
MS 178
3
Turn left onto MS 5
24 mi
·
40 min
·
MS 5
4
Turn right onto US 72
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
US 72
5
Turn right onto Hamilton Hopewell Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamilton Hopewell Road
6
Turn right onto Highway 72
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 72
7
Arrive at destination
Highway 72
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.5 mi from Hickory Flat, MS · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.5 miles from Hickory Flat, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brody, MS
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Brody, MS if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.30 one way
$10.60 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.75 | $15.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.69 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.25 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Brody, MS
Late night in Brody on Saturday
Local time
3:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Ashland, MS
18 mi in
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
57m 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 Hickory Flat, MS to Brody, MS covers 35.1 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MS 5, US 72, Hamilton Hopewell Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.5 miles from Hickory Flat, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.30 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 Hickory Flat, MS to Brody, MS is easy. At 57m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MS 178): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (MS 5): Navigation decision point; at 24.6 miles (US 72): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hickory Flat, MS to Brody, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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