How far is Brandon, MS from Louisville, MS?

The driving distance from Brandon, MS to Louisville, MS is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.58 mi
01h 46m
Flight
79.89 mi
128.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.89 mi
Kilometers
128.57 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.58 mi
Kilometers
140.95 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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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 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Louisville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:26 PM CDT
Return by in Brandon
Thu, Apr 16, 12:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brandon
2026-04-15T20:40
Arrive Louisville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brandon
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Wiggins
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Brandon
43.8 mi
00h 53m
To Louisville
43.7 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Government Street

    2522 ft · 47 sec · East Government Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hwy 471

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Hwy 471

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 471

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Highway 471

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    46.8 mi · 53 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    30.8 mi · 35 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto MS-14/West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · MS-14/West Main Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · MS-14/West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 471
83.7 mi · 96%
MS-14/West Main Street
1.83 mi · 2%
Hwy 471
1.54 mi · 2%
East Government Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
79.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wiggins
00h 53m from Brandon
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Brandon and Partly Cloudy near Louisville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Wiggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.8 miles from Brandon and 43.7 miles from Louisville.

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

The direct path is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.70 one way or $23.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Brandon and Partly Cloudy near Louisville.

Stop Ideas Near Wiggins

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wiggins, 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 Wiggins.

RAIL

Union Station

68 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

75 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Union Station

96 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Greenwood

104 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brandon and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 79.89 mi (128.57 km).

Brandon

#1 Brandon

City in Mississippi

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

#2 Louisville

City in Winston County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population5,926
Coordinates33.1237400, -89.0550600
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Brandon (-89.98592, 32.2732)
End: Louisville (-89.05506, 33.12374)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.7 L · about $11.70
Round trip
$23.40
6.18 gal · 23.4 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.70 $23.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.16 $26.32
Premium $4.63 $14.29 $28.58
Diesel $5.42 $16.73 $33.46

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Brandon and Louisville. The current time is 20:40:06.

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.