How far is Brandon, MS from West Point, MS?

The driving distance from Brandon, MS to West Point, MS is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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
140.37 mi
02h 48m
Flight
120.41 mi
193.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.41 mi
Kilometers
193.78 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.37 mi
Kilometers
225.91 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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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 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Point
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM CDT
Return by in Brandon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brandon
2026-04-22T22:03
Arrive West Point
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 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
Noxapater
MS

Town in Mississippi, USA

From Brandon
70.2 mi
01h 24m
To West Point
70.2 mi
01h 24m

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

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brandon and West Point.

  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

    32.8 mi · 37 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

    8.3 mi · 11 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2622 ft · 58 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Division Street

    64 m · 11 sec · North Division Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 471
117 mi · 83%
US 82 East
12.3 mi · 9%
US Highway 45 Alternate
8.32 mi · 6%
Hwy 471
1.54 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.5 mi
East Government Street
0.48 mi
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
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
120.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Noxapater
01h 24m from Brandon
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brandon and Mostly Sunny near West Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brandon to West Point?

The road trip is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Noxapater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from Brandon and 70.2 miles from West Point.

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

The direct path is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.75 one way or $37.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brandon and Mostly Sunny near West Point.

Stop Ideas Near Noxapater

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

78 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Greenwood

119 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brandon and West Point. Straight-line distance: 120.41 mi (193.78 km).

Brandon

#1 Brandon

City in Mississippi

Population24,396
Coordinates32.2732000, -89.9859200
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
West Point

#2 West Point

Federal service academy in West Point, New York, United States

Population10,378
Coordinates33.6076200, -88.6503300
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Brandon (-89.98592, 32.2732)
End: West Point (-88.65033, 33.60762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.95 gal
18.75 L · about $18.75
Round trip
$37.49
9.9 gal · 37.5 L
Estimated CO2
44 kg one way
Round trip: 88 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.75 $37.49
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.08 $42.16
Premium $4.63 $22.89 $45.79
Diesel $5.42 $26.80 $53.61

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 West Point. The current time is 22:03:20.

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.