How far is Brandon, MS from Laurel, MS?
The driving distance from Brandon, MS to Laurel, MS is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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 01h 52m.
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.
City in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brandon and Laurel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandon and Laurel.
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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
29.5 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 East: Laurel
1174 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
27.4 mi · 31 min
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Continue on West 5th Street
1767 ft · 41 sec · West 5th Street
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Continue on Sawmill Road
2582 ft · 58 sec · Sawmill Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Sawmill Road
50 m · 3 sec · Sawmill Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sawmill Road
682 ft · 18 sec · Sawmill Road
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Turn right onto North 5th Avenue
80 m · 12 sec · North 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Yates Avenue
48 m · 7 sec · Yates Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Yates Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brandon and Laurel.
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
29.5 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brandon and Partly Sunny near Laurel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brandon to Laurel?
The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Magee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Brandon and 43.2 miles from Laurel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 2:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.55 one way or $23.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brandon and Partly Sunny near Laurel.
Stop Ideas Near Magee
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 Magee.
Laurel station
Hazlehurst station
Hattiesburg, MS
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brandon and Laurel. Straight-line distance: 64.14 mi (103.22 km).
#1 Brandon
City in Mississippi
| Population | 24,396 |
| Coordinates | 32.2732000, -89.9859200 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laurel
City in Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 18,197 |
| Coordinates | 31.6940500, -89.1306100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laurel (-89.13061, 31.69405)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.55 | $23.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.99 | $25.98 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.11 | $28.21 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.52 | $33.03 |
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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