How far is Brandon, MS from Philadelphia, MS?

The driving distance from Brandon, MS to Philadelphia, MS is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.22 mi
01h 39m
Flight
61.24 mi
98.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.24 mi
Kilometers
98.55 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.22 mi
Kilometers
116.23 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Thu, May 21, 3:18 PM CDT
Return by in Brandon
Thu, May 21, 4:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brandon
2026-05-21T13:38
Arrive Philadelphia
Thu, May 21, 3:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
36.1 mi
00h 49m
To Philadelphia
36.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.5 mi · 36 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1931 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    94 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    29.9 mi · 45 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on West Beacon Street

    1 km · 58 sec · West Beacon Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Front Street

    70 m · 10 sec · Front Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Front Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 471
38.1 mi · 53%
Hwy 471
1.54 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.69 mi · 1%
West Beacon Street
0.63 mi · 1%
East Government Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Front Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 471

Take the ramp slight right

31.5 mi · 00h 36m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
61.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wiggins
00h 49m from Brandon
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brandon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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 36.1 miles from Brandon and 36.1 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.66 one way or $19.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Brandon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.

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 Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 61.24 mi (98.55 km).

Brandon

#1 Brandon

City in Mississippi

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

#2 Philadelphia

City in Mississippi, USA

Population7,003
Coordinates32.7715200, -89.1167300
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Brandon (-89.98592, 32.2732)
End: Philadelphia (-89.11673, 32.77152)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.65 L · about $9.66
Round trip
$19.31
5.1 gal · 19.3 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.66 $19.31
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.86 $21.72
Premium $4.63 $11.79 $23.59
Diesel $5.42 $13.81 $27.62

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 · May 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Brandon and Philadelphia. The current time is 13:38:57.

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.