How far is Brandon, MS from Greenwood, MS?
The driving distance from Brandon, MS to Greenwood, MS is about 200.8 miles (323.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.1 miles (256.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 11m.
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.
Human settlement in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brandon and Greenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandon and Greenwood.
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Start on East Government Street
2522 ft · 47 sec · East Government Street
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Turn right onto Hwy 471
1.5 mi · 3 min · Hwy 471
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Continue on Highway 471
6.2 mi · 11 min · Highway 471
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Take the ramp slight right
46.8 mi · 53 min
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Continue straight
32.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit straight
24.9 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight right
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo
1370 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate
34.6 mi · 43 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 6 East: Downtown Tupelo
2008 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right
4.2 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Dorsey Evergreen Road
1993 ft · 1 min · Dorsey Evergreen Road
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Turn right onto Bankhead Road Southwest
590 ft · 28 sec · Bankhead Road Southwest
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Turn left onto Dorsey Evergreen Road
2.5 mi · 10 min · Dorsey Evergreen Road
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Turn right onto Greenwood Hopewell Road
44 m · 6 sec · Greenwood Hopewell Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Greenwood Hopewell Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brandon and Greenwood.
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 471
Take the ramp slight right
46.8 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Brandon and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Greenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brandon to Greenwood?
The road trip is about 200.8 miles (323.1 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?
Sturgis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.5 miles from Brandon and 100.3 miles from Greenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.1 miles (256.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 8:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.85 one way or $53.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Brandon and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Greenwood.
Stop Ideas Near Sturgis
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 Sturgis.
Greenwood
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brandon and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 159.14 mi (256.11 km).
#1 Brandon
City in Mississippi
| Population | 24,396 |
| Coordinates | 32.2732000, -89.9859200 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenwood
County seat of Leflore County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 13,457 |
| Coordinates | 34.2178800, -88.5100500 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenwood (-88.51005, 34.21788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 323 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $26.85 | $53.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $30.20 | $60.39 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.79 | $65.58 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $38.39 | $76.78 |
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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