How far is Laurel, MS from Brandon, MS?
The driving distance from Laurel, MS to Brandon, MS is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel and Brandon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel and Brandon.
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Start on Yates Avenue
48 m · 8 sec · Yates Avenue
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Turn right onto North 5th Avenue
80 m · 14 sec · North 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Sawmill Road
66 m · 4 sec · Sawmill Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Sawmill Road
144 m · 11 sec · Sawmill Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sawmill Road
22 m · 1 sec · Sawmill Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sawmill Road
2597 ft · 60 sec · Sawmill Road
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Continue on West 5th Street
1767 ft · 41 sec · West 5th Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
27.2 mi · 31 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit right toward US 49 North: Jackson
1266 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
29.3 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right
886 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 13 North
9 mi · 13 min · Highway 13 North
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Turn left onto Highway 18
16 mi · 24 min · Highway 18
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Turn right onto Louis Wilson Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · Louis Wilson Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Government Street
1362 ft · 23 sec · East 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 Laurel and Brandon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 49 North
Merge slight left
29.3 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Laurel and Mostly Sunny near Brandon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laurel to Brandon?
The road trip is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Magee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Laurel and 31.2 miles from Brandon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 3:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.92 one way or $19.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laurel and Mostly Sunny near Brandon.
Stop Ideas Near Magee
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 Magee.
Laurel station
Hazlehurst station
Hattiesburg, MS
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and Brandon. Straight-line distance: 64.14 mi (103.22 km).
#1 Laurel
City in Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 18,197 |
| Coordinates | 31.6940500, -89.1306100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| 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: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $9.92 | $19.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.16 | $22.32 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.19 | $28.37 |
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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