How far is Pearl, MS from Brandon, MS?

The driving distance from Pearl, MS to Brandon, MS is about 9.9 miles (16 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.92 mi
00h 13m
Flight
8.54 mi
13.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.54 mi
Kilometers
13.74 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
9.92 mi
Kilometers
15.97 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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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 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brandon
Wed, Apr 22, 7:35 PM CDT
Return by in Pearl
Wed, Apr 22, 7:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pearl
2026-04-22T19:22
Arrive Brandon
Wed, Apr 22, 7:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pearl
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Flowood
MS

City in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Pearl
5 mi
00h 06m
To Brandon
5 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Country Club Road

    24 m · 4 sec · Old Country Club Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pine Park Drive

    23 m · 9 sec · Pine Park Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Brandon Road

    1466 ft · 44 sec · Old Brandon Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Pearson Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Pearson Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1315 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto I-20

    7.5 mi · 8 min · I-20

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 80: Downtown Brandon

    1218 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Government Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Government Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Government Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-20
7.46 mi · 75%
West Government Street
0.99 mi · 10%
South Pearson Road
0.92 mi · 9%
Old Brandon Road
0.28 mi · 3%
US 80
0.23 mi · 2%
Old Country Club Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I-20

Merge slight left onto I-20

7.46 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
8.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flowood
00h 06m from Pearl
Leave By
8:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pearl 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 Pearl to Brandon?

The road trip is about 9.9 miles (16 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Flowood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Pearl and 5 miles from Brandon.

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

The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 8:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.33 one way or $2.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Flowood

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

5 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

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

Yazoo City

65 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

69 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pearl and Brandon. Straight-line distance: 8.54 mi (13.74 km).

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#1 Pearl

City in Rankin County, Mississippi

Population26,560
Coordinates32.2745900, -90.1320300
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Brandon

#2 Brandon

City in Mississippi

Population24,396
Coordinates32.2732000, -89.9859200
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Country Club Road (-90.132026, 32.274616)
End: East Government Street (-89.985921, 32.273109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.33 L · about $1.33
Round trip
$2.65
0.7 gal · 2.66 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.33 $2.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.49 $2.98
Premium $4.63 $1.62 $3.24
Diesel $5.42 $1.90 $3.79

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 Pearl and Brandon. The current time is 19:22:07.

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.