How far is Brandon, MS from Jackson, MS?

The driving distance from Brandon, MS to Jackson, MS is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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
14.09 mi
00h 16m
Flight
11.75 mi
18.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.75 mi
Kilometers
18.91 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.09 mi
Kilometers
22.68 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Wed, Apr 22, 7:22 PM CDT
Return by in Brandon
Wed, Apr 22, 7:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brandon
2026-04-22T19:06
Arrive Jackson
Wed, Apr 22, 7:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brandon
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Pearl
MS

City in Rankin County, Mississippi

From Brandon
6.9 mi
00h 08m
To Jackson
7.2 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1782 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 North

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South State Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South State Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Pearl Street

    1309 ft · 32 sec · East Pearl Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street

Car Route Details

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

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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-20
10.5 mi · 74%
East Government Street
1.54 mi · 11%
South State Street
1.26 mi · 9%
US 51 North
0.29 mi · 2%
East Pearl Street
0.25 mi · 2%
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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pearl
00h 08m from Brandon
Leave By
7:58 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brandon and Partly Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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 6.9 miles from Brandon and 7.2 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Jackson. Straight-line distance: 11.75 mi (18.91 km).

Brandon

#1 Brandon

City in Mississippi

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

#2 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: East Government Street (-89.985921, 32.273109)
End: East Pearl Street (-90.184815, 32.298733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.88 L · about $1.89
Round trip
$3.79
1 gal · 3.76 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.89 $3.79
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.13 $4.26
Premium $4.63 $2.31 $4.63
Diesel $5.42 $2.71 $5.42

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 Brandon and Jackson. The current time is 19:06:18.

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.