How far is Brandon, MS from Byram, MS?

The driving distance from Brandon, MS to Byram, MS is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.39 mi
00h 25m
Flight
16.49 mi
26.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.49 mi
Kilometers
26.54 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.39 mi
Kilometers
34.43 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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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 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Byram
Fri, Apr 17, 8:53 AM CDT
Return by in Brandon
Fri, Apr 17, 9:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brandon
2026-04-17T08:27
Arrive Byram
Fri, Apr 17, 8:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brandon
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Pearl
MS

City in Rankin County, Mississippi

From Brandon
10.7 mi
00h 13m
To Byram
10.7 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Government Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Government Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    2500 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto I-20

    10.1 mi · 11 min · I-20

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans

    7 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Byram

    1442 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Siwell Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Siwell Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Siwell Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-20
11.8 mi · 55%
I 55 South
7.26 mi · 34%
East Government Street
1.54 mi · 7%
South Siwell Road
0.81 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I-20

Merge slight left onto I-20

10.1 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pearl
00h 13m from Brandon
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brandon and Sunny near Byram.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pearl is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Brandon and 10.7 miles from Byram.

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

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brandon and Sunny near Byram.

Stop Ideas Near Pearl

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pearl, 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 Pearl.

RAIL

Union Station

6 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

52 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Yazoo City

69 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

70 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brandon and Byram. Straight-line distance: 16.49 mi (26.54 km).

Brandon

#1 Brandon

City in Mississippi

Population24,396
Coordinates32.2732000, -89.9859200
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Byram

#2 Byram

City in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States

Population11,265
Coordinates32.1793200, -90.2453700
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: Brandon (-89.98592, 32.2732)
End: Byram (-90.24537, 32.17932)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.86 L · about $2.88
Round trip
$5.76
1.52 gal · 5.72 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.88 $5.76
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.24 $6.47
Premium $4.63 $3.52 $7.03
Diesel $5.42 $4.12 $8.23

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Brandon and Byram. The current time is 08:27:10.

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.