How far is Indianola, MS from Brandon, MS?
The driving distance from Indianola, MS to Brandon, MS is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indianola and Brandon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianola and Brandon.
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Start on Lee Street
23 m · 5 sec · Lee Street
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Turn right onto Alexander Avenue
29 m · 5 sec · Alexander Avenue
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Turn right onto Westside Avenue
1360 ft · 49 sec · Westside Avenue
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Drive
45.4 mi · 54 min · North Martin Luther King Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on US 49 South: Jackson
2791 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight right onto Jerry Clower Boulevard
38.8 mi · 48 min · Jerry Clower Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight right
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 80: Downtown Brandon
1218 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto West Government Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Government Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Government Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianola and Brandon.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Martin Luther King Drive
Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Drive
45.4 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Indianola and Sunny near Brandon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianola to Brandon?
The road trip is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Yazoo City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Indianola and 54.1 miles from Brandon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 2:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.43 one way or $28.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indianola and Sunny near Brandon.
Stop Ideas Near Yazoo City
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 Yazoo City.
Yazoo City
Union Station
Vicksburg, MS
Greenwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianola and Brandon. Straight-line distance: 90.17 mi (145.11 km).
#1 Indianola
City in Mississippi
| Population | 8,855 |
| Coordinates | 33.4509500, -90.6550900 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brandon
City in Mississippi
| Population | 24,396 |
| Coordinates | 32.2732000, -89.9859200 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Government Street (-89.985921, 32.273109)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $14.43 | $28.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.23 | $32.45 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.62 | $35.24 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.63 | $41.26 |
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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