How far is Brody, MS from Ashland, MS?
The driving distance from Brody, MS to Ashland, MS is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Benton County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brody and Ashland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brody and Ashland.
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Start on Highway 72
3233 ft · 2 min · Highway 72
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Turn left onto Hamilton Hopewell Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Hopewell Road
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Turn left
8.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn left
8.4 mi · 15 min
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Turn sharp left
671 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Ripley Avenue
1688 ft · 34 sec · Ripley Avenue
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Continue on Ripley Street
1424 ft · 30 sec · Ripley Street
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Turn right onto South Main
58 m · 8 sec · South Main
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brody and Ashland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn left
8.65 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Brody and Sunny near Ashland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brody to Ashland?
The road trip is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Snow Lake Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Brody and 9.7 miles from Ashland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.71 one way or $5.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brody and Sunny near Ashland.
Stop Ideas Near Snow Lake Shores
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 Snow Lake Shores.
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brody and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 9.11 mi (14.66 km).
#1 Brody
Brody is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.9320400, -89.0700600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashland
Human settlement in Benton County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 514 |
| Coordinates | 34.8328700, -89.1759000 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main (-89.17609, 34.832867)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.92 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $3.29 | $6.59 |
| Diesel | $5.89 | $4.06 | $8.13 |
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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