Drive Time
48m
Distance
33.4 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Photo: 大 董
The drive from Columbia, MS to Hattiesburg, MS covers 33.4 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 98, Broad Street, Old Hwy 98 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.5 miles on US 98. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
16.7 miles from Columbia, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
This is a 48m highway drive covering 33.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 98 and Broad Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.5 miles on US 98.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 98 and Broad Street. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Main Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.7 miles (Hardy Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 32.9 miles (McLeod Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto Hardy Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto McLeod Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto US 11 / East Pine Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 98 | 29.5 mi | 40m |
| Broad Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Old Hwy 98 East | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| McLeod Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hardy Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, MS and Hattiesburg, MS.
Start on Pittman Street
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Continue on Broad Street
Continue on MS 198
Take the ramp onto MS 198
Turn left onto US 98
Continue on US 98
Continue on US 98
Continue on US 98
Continue on US 98
Enter roundabout onto Hardy Street
Continue on Hardy Street
Turn left onto McLeod Street
Turn right onto MS 967
Turn left onto Batson Street
Turn right
At end of road, turn right onto US 11
Arrive at destination
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.
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 33.4 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.7 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hattiesburg, MS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Columbia, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Columbia, MS
This is one driving day of about 33.4 miles and 48m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.7 mi from Columbia, MS · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hattiesburg, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$5.11 one way
$10.21 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| premium | $4.61 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Columbia on Sunday
Local time
6:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Hattiesburg on Sunday
Local time
6:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
85°F
Magee, MS
17 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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