How far is Brandon, MS from Vicksburg, MS?

The driving distance from Brandon, MS to Vicksburg, MS is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
55.48 mi
01h 05m
Flight
52.38 mi
84.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.38 mi
Kilometers
84.29 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.48 mi
Kilometers
89.29 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vicksburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 AM CDT
Return by in Brandon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brandon
2026-04-22T23:55
Arrive Vicksburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
Bolton
MS

Town of the United States

From Brandon
27.7 mi
00h 32m
To Vicksburg
27.8 mi
00h 32m

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
80°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 Vicksburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City

    39.1 mi · 44 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    2015 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Vicksburg

    2265 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto East Clay Street

    2 mi · 3 min · East Clay Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Cherry Street

    1066 ft · 48 sec · Cherry Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    19 m · 3 sec · Jackson Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
39.5 mi · 71%
I-20
11.8 mi · 21%
East Clay Street
2 mi · 4%
East Government Street
1.54 mi · 3%
Downtown
0.43 mi · 1%
Cherry Street
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City

39.1 mi · 00h 44m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
52.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 32m from Brandon
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brandon and Partly Sunny near Vicksburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Brandon and 27.8 miles from Vicksburg.

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

The direct path is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.42 one way or $14.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

39 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

54 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Yazoo City

56 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brandon and Vicksburg. Straight-line distance: 52.38 mi (84.29 km).

Brandon

#1 Brandon

City in Mississippi

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

#2 Vicksburg

City in the US state of Mississippi

Population21,351
Coordinates32.3526500, -90.8778800
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Brandon (-89.98592, 32.2732)
End: Vicksburg (-90.87788, 32.35265)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.41 L · about $7.42
Round trip
$14.85
3.92 gal · 14.82 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.42 $14.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.35 $16.70
Premium $4.63 $9.07 $18.13
Diesel $5.42 $10.61 $21.23

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 Vicksburg. The current time is 23:55:11.

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.