How far is Yazoo City, MS from Brandon, MS?

The driving distance from Yazoo City, MS to Brandon, MS is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47 miles (75.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.12 mi
01h 02m
Flight
47.05 mi
75.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.05 mi
Kilometers
75.72 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.12 mi
Kilometers
95.14 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brandon
Sat, May 23, 12:59 PM CDT
Return by in Yazoo City
Sat, May 23, 2:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yazoo City
2026-05-23T11:57
Arrive Brandon
Sat, May 23, 12:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yazoo City
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
Flora
MS

Town in Mississippi

From Yazoo City
29.8 mi
00h 31m
To Brandon
29.4 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yazoo City and Brandon.

  1. 1

    Start on East 5th Street

    20 m · 5 sec · East 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    1496 ft · 41 sec · Grand Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on College Street

    1066 ft · 49 sec · College Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dunn Avenue

    25 m · 6 sec · Dunn Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Ward Street

    1164 ft · 56 sec · North Ward Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Broadway Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    35.8 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 80: Downtown Brandon

    1218 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Government Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Government Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Government Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Broadway Street
11.2 mi · 19%
Meridian
10.5 mi · 18%
West Government Street
0.99 mi · 2%
Grand Avenue
0.28 mi
US 80
0.23 mi
North Ward Street
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

35.8 mi · 00h 43m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
47 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flora
00h 31m from Yazoo City
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Yazoo City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brandon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yazoo City to Brandon?

The road trip is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Flora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Yazoo City and 29.4 miles from Brandon.

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

The direct path is about 47 miles (75.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.91 one way or $15.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Yazoo City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brandon.

Stop Ideas Near Flora

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Vicksburg, MS

59 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

76 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yazoo City and Brandon. Straight-line distance: 47.05 mi (75.72 km).

Yazoo City

#1 Yazoo City

City in Mississippi, United States

Population10,869
Coordinates32.8551300, -90.4056500
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Brandon

#2 Brandon

City in Mississippi

Population24,396
Coordinates32.2732000, -89.9859200
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: East 5th Street (-90.405664, 32.855106)
End: East Government Street (-89.985921, 32.273109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.9 L · about $7.91
Round trip
$15.83
4.18 gal · 15.8 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.91 $15.83
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.90 $17.80
Premium $4.63 $9.67 $19.33
Diesel $5.42 $11.32 $22.63

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Yazoo City and Brandon. The current time is 11:57:18.

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.