Origin
Cleary, MS
Morning in Cleary on Friday
Local time
6:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cleary, MS to Hattiesburg, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
81.7 mi
132 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 38m
★
6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 50m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cleary, MS
大 董
Trip Overview
This 81.7-mile drive from Cleary, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 45 minutes. With 94% of the route on highways, it's an efficient way to travel between these two points within Mississippi's Southeast region. The estimated fuel cost is around $12, making it an economical option for a day trip. Given its relatively short duration and highway nature, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.9 miles from Cleary, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 81.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this trip, with Highway 49 South and US 49 making up the bulk of your travel. This means you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained, faster roads, covering a significant 72-mile stretch uninterrupted on Highway 49 South. While Old Highway 42 is also part of the route, the overall profile leans heavily towards efficient highway driving rather than winding country roads. This character makes for a predictable and generally smooth drive.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 49 South is the longest continuous segment at about 72 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 49 South and US 49. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Florence Byram Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cleary, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is easy. At 1h 45m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Florence Byram Road): Navigation decision point; at 78.6 miles (Old Highway 42): Lane positioning matters here; at 80.4 miles (North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Florence Byram Road
Turn left onto Florence Byram Road
Navigation decision point
5
78.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
|
Old Highway 42
Turn left onto Old Highway 42
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
80.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
|
North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
81.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
81.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
|
US 11 / East Pine Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 11 / East Pine Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 49 South | 72 mi | 1h 25m |
| US 49 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Old Highway 42 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Florence Byram Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| MS 469 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Batson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 49 South
— 72 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleary, MS and Hattiesburg, MS.
1
Start on Cleary Road
33 ft
·
8 sec
·
Cleary Road
2
Turn left onto Florence Byram Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Florence Byram Road
3
Continue on West Main Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
4
Continue on MS 469
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
MS 469
5
Turn right onto US 49
72 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
Highway 49 South
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 49; MS 42
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 49; MS 42
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto Old Highway 42
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Highway 42
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Batson Street
154 ft
·
8 sec
·
Batson Street
11
Turn right
329 ft
·
25 sec
12
At end of road, turn right onto US 11
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Pine Street
13
Arrive at destination
US 11
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 45-minute duration, you can comfortably leave Cleary, MS at any time of day without needing to rush. Since the drive is primarily on highways, you won't necessarily need many stops, but there are no designated stops mentioned, so plan accordingly if you anticipate needing breaks. Keep an eye out for the transition onto US 49, as this will be your main artery for the majority of the 81.7-mile journey. With a low fuel cost of $12, you should have plenty of gas to reach Hattiesburg, MS without concern.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.9 miles from Cleary, MS, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.9 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hattiesburg, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Cleary, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cleary, MS
This is one driving day of about 81.7 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Cleary, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Highway 49 South for about 72 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.9 mi from Cleary, MS · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.9 miles from Cleary, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Highway 49 South if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72 miles.
Arriving in Hattiesburg, MS
The final approach into Hattiesburg, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.34 one way
$24.68 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $13.54 | $27.09 |
| premium | $4.56 | $14.66 | $29.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.04 | $36.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.58 | $3.92 |
| Efficient EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.15 | $3.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.7 | 0 | $11.44 | $5.23 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hattiesburg, MS
Morning in Hattiesburg on Friday
Local time
6:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cleary, MS to Hattiesburg, MS covers 81.7 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 49 South, US 49, Old Highway 42. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.9 miles from Cleary, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Cleary, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is easy. At 1h 45m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Florence Byram Road): Navigation decision point; at 78.6 miles (Old Highway 42): Lane positioning matters here; at 80.4 miles (North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cleary, MS to Hattiesburg, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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