Origin
Yazoo City, MS
Morning in Yazoo City on Friday
Local time
10:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yazoo City, MS to Brandon, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
59.4 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yazoo City, MS
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Brandon, MS
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Trip Overview
Yazoo City to Brandon is 59.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 14 minutes via Grand Avenue/College Street/Dunn Avenue, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Mississippi, traversing the Southeast region. Expect a local driving experience, making it a straightforward, single-day journey. It's a practical option for getting from point A to point B without extensive highway time. Consider this route when you need a direct connection between these two Mississippi locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 59.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive has a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll navigate numerous turns and intersections rather than long stretches of highway. With 0% highway share, you'll be on local roads for the entire 59.4 miles. There isn't a 'longest stretch' of uninterrupted driving to mention, as the route is characterized by frequent changes in direction. You'll likely find yourself adjusting speed often as you pass through various local areas. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that demands attention to navigation.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 44.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and I 20. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Grand Avenue.
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 59.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 (Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Dunn Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.5 miles (North Ward Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Grand Avenue
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Dunn Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Dunn Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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North Ward Street
Turn left onto North Ward Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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MS 16; MS 149 / East Broadway Street
Turn left onto MS 16; MS 149 / East Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
6
47.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Yazoo City, MS and Brandon, MS, road signs point toward Meridian and Hattiesburg.
Meridian
47.7 mi in
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~1h
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via I 20; US 49
Hattiesburg
47.7 mi in
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~1h
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via I 20; US 49
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 49 | 44.5 mi | 53m |
| I 20 | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| East Broadway Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Government Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Grand Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Ward Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| College Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dunn Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 44.5 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yazoo City, MS and Brandon, MS.
1
Start on East 5th Street
64 ft
·
4 sec
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East 5th Street
2
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Grand Avenue
3
Continue on College Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
College Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto Dunn Avenue
81 ft
·
5 sec
·
Dunn Avenue
5
Turn left onto North Ward Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
North Ward Street
6
Turn left onto MS 16; MS 149
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Broadway Street
7
Turn right onto US 49; MS 16
36 mi
·
42 min
·
US 49; MS 16
8
Take the exit onto US 49
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US 49
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
US 49
10
Merge onto I 20; I 55; US 49
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 20; I 55; US 49
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 49
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 20; US 49
Toward Meridian, Hattiesburg
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 80: Downtown Brandon
13
Turn right onto US 80
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Government Street
14
Arrive at destination
US 80
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.7 mi from Yazoo City, MS · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.7 miles from Yazoo City, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brandon, MS
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.97 one way
$17.94 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.85 | $19.70 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.66 | $21.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.11 | $26.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.20 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.32 | $3.80 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Brandon, MS
Morning in Brandon on Friday
Local time
10:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Clinton, MS
30 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
17 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
1h 14m 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 Yazoo City, MS to Brandon, MS covers 59.4 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 49, I 20, East Broadway 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 29.7 miles from Yazoo City, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.97 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 59.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 (Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Dunn Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.5 miles (North Ward Street): Navigation decision point.
Between Yazoo City, MS and Brandon, MS, road signs point toward Meridian and Hattiesburg.
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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