How far is Brandon, MS from Gautier, MS?
The driving distance from Brandon, MS to Gautier, MS is about 178 miles (286.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Gautier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandon and Gautier.
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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
9.2 mi · 14 min · Highway 13 North
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Take the ramp sharp left
824 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
52.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Continue straight
2294 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
1914 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.7 mi · 8 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast
1558 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg
833 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right
41.9 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 67 South: D'Iberville, Biloxi
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20.5 mi · 24 min · Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
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Continue straight
672 ft · 11 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Pascagoula, Mobile
1715 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10
1284 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Gautier, Vancleave
1224 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
152 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Gautier Vancleave Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Gautier Vancleave Road
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Turn left
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Oak Street
947 ft · 46 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right
76 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brandon and Gautier.
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
Merge slight left
52.5 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brandon and Partly Sunny near Gautier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brandon to Gautier?
The road trip is about 178 miles (286.5 km) and usually takes 03h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Hattiesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.1 miles from Brandon and 88.9 miles from Gautier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.78 one way or $47.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brandon and Partly Sunny near Gautier.
Stop Ideas Near West Hattiesburg
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 West Hattiesburg.
Hattiesburg station
Hattiesburg, MS
Laurel station
Picayune
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brandon and Gautier. Straight-line distance: 153.57 mi (247.15 km).
#1 Brandon
City in Mississippi
| Population | 24,396 |
| Coordinates | 32.2732000, -89.9859200 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gautier
City in Jackson County, Mississippi, USA
| Population | 18,379 |
| Coordinates | 30.3857500, -88.6116900 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gautier (-88.61169, 30.38575)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.78 | $47.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.75 | $53.49 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.05 | $58.09 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.01 | $68.01 |
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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