How far is Brandon, MS from Columbia, MS?
The driving distance from Brandon, MS to Columbia, MS is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brandon and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandon and Columbia.
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Start on East Government Street
1362 ft · 27 sec · East Government Street
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Turn right onto Louis Wilson Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · Louis Wilson Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 18
16 mi · 24 min · Highway 18
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Turn right onto Highway 13 North
37.3 mi · 55 min · Highway 13 North
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Turn slight left
23.8 mi · 35 min
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Continue on Main Street
3021 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
694 ft · 19 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brandon and Columbia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 13 North
Turn right onto Highway 13 North
37.3 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Brandon and Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brandon to Columbia?
The road trip is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
New Hebron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.4 miles from Brandon and 40.3 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 2:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.79 one way or $21.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brandon and Sunny near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near New Hebron
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Hebron.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brandon and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 71.1 mi (114.43 km).
#1 Brandon
City in Mississippi
| Population | 24,396 |
| Coordinates | 32.2732000, -89.9859200 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 5,850 |
| Coordinates | 31.2518400, -89.8375800 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbia (-89.83758, 31.25184)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $10.79 | $21.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.14 | $24.28 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.43 | $30.87 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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