How far is Batesville, MS from Brandon, MS?

The driving distance from Batesville, MS to Brandon, MS is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.78 mi
02h 21m
Flight
140.85 mi
226.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.85 mi
Kilometers
226.68 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.78 mi
Kilometers
260.36 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brandon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 AM CDT
Return by in Batesville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Batesville
2026-04-22T23:47
Arrive Brandon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Batesville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West
MS

Human settlement in Holmes County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Batesville
80.8 mi
01h 10m
To Brandon
81 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Batesville and Brandon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Batesville and Brandon.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    1597 ft · 39 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    147.8 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg

    1.5 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Flowood, Meridian

    1841 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 80: Downtown Brandon

    1218 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Government Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Government Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Government Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Batesville and Brandon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
10.8 mi · 7%
West Government Street
0.99 mi · 1%
US 80
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Merge slight left

148 mi · 02h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
140.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West
01h 10m from Batesville
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Batesville and Mostly Sunny near Brandon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Batesville to Brandon?

The road trip is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km) and usually takes 02h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Batesville and 81 miles from Brandon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.62 one way or $43.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Batesville and Mostly Sunny near Brandon.

Stop Ideas Near West

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West.

RAIL

Greenwood

51 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

71 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Union Station

107 mi away
300 W. Capital Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Batesville and Brandon. Straight-line distance: 140.85 mi (226.68 km).

Batesville

#1 Batesville

City in Mississippi, United States

Population7,116
Coordinates34.3115000, -89.9442600
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Brandon

#2 Brandon

City in Mississippi

Population24,396
Coordinates32.2732000, -89.9859200
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: US 51 (-89.944354, 34.311513)
End: East Government Street (-89.985921, 32.273109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.71 gal
21.61 L · about $21.62
Round trip
$43.25
11.42 gal · 43.22 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.5 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.62 $43.25
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.32 $48.64
Premium $4.63 $26.41 $52.82
Diesel $5.42 $30.92 $61.84

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Batesville and Brandon. The current time is 23:47:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.