The drive from Edwards, MS to Hattiesburg, MS covers 115 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 49 South, I 20, US 49 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.3 miles on Highway 49 South.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.37 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.
Midpoint
57.5 miles from Edwards, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 9m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 115 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 23m highway drive covering 115 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 49 South and I 20. The longest continuous stretch is about 80.3 miles on Highway 49 South.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 80.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 49 South and I 20. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 115 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MS 467 / Vicksburg Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.4 miles (I 20; US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|MS 467 / Vicksburg Street
Turn right onto MS 467 / Vicksburg Street
Navigation decision point
6
27.4 mi into trip|~32m in|I 20; US 49
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 49 toward Meridian, Hattiesburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Meridian, Hattiesburg
6
28.1 mi into trip|~33m in|US 49
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49 toward Richland, Hattiesburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Richland, Hattiesburg
5
28.8 mi into trip|~34m in|US 49 / Highway 49 South
Merge onto US 49 / Highway 49 South
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Edwards, MS and Hattiesburg, MS, road signs point toward Meridian and Richland.
Meridian
27.4 mi in|~32m|via I 20; US 49
Richland
28.1 mi in|~33m|via US 49
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Highway 49 South
80.3 mi
1h 37m
I 20
26.3 mi
30m
US 49
4.1 mi
6m
Old Highway 42
1.8 mi
3m
North Main Street
1.2 mi
2m
Jackson Street
0.8 mi
1m
Vicksburg Street
0.1 mi
<1m
South Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Highway 49 South
— 80.3 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edwards, MS and Hattiesburg, MS.
1
Start on Pine Street
43 ft·7 sec·Pine Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
324 ft·16 sec·South Main Street
3
Turn right onto MS 467
0.1 mi·11 sec·Vicksburg Street
4
Turn straight onto MS 467
0.7 mi·1 min·Jackson Street
5
Continue on MS 467
389 ft·6 sec·Jackson Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
7
Merge onto I 20; US 80
25 mi·28 min·I 20; US 80
8
Merge onto I 20; I 55; US 49
1.1 mi·1 min·I 20; I 55; US 49
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 49
347 ft·4 sec·I 20; US 49
Toward Meridian, Hattiesburg
10
Take the exit onto US 49
0.6 mi·42 sec·US 49
Toward Hattiesburg
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49
0.7 mi·1 min·US 49
Toward Richland, Hattiesburg
12
Merge onto US 49
80 mi·1 hr 37 min·Highway 49 South
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 49; MS 42
0.4 mi·35 sec·US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 49; MS 42
2.4 mi·4 min·US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto Old Highway 42
1.8 mi·3 min·Old Highway 42
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi·2 min·North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Batson Street
154 ft·8 sec·Batson Street
18
Turn right
329 ft·25 sec
19
At end of road, turn right onto US 11
98 ft·4 sec·East Pine Street
20
Arrive at destination
US 11
Trip Plan
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 57.5 miles from Edwards, MS, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.3 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 25 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.5 miles or 1h 9m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hattiesburg, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Edwards, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Edwards, MS
This is one driving day of about 115 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Edwards, 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 80.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.5 mi from Edwards, MS
· 1h 9m into the drive
The midpoint is around 57.5 miles from Edwards, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Highway 49 South if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.3 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.
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
National Monument
Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 23.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.37 one way
$34.74 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$19.07
$38.13
premium
$4.56
$20.64
$41.28
diesel
$5.61
$25.39
$50.78
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.5
0
$12.08
$5.52
Efficient EV
28.8
0
$10.06
$4.60
EV Truck/SUV
46
0
$16.10
$7.36
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Edwards, MS
Afternoon
in Edwards on Friday
Local time
2:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
S 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Hattiesburg, MS
Afternoon
in Hattiesburg on Friday
Local time
2:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
S 10 mph0% chanceLive 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 23m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Edwards, MS to Hattiesburg, MS covers 115 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 49 South, I 20, US 49. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.5 miles from Edwards, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.37 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 115 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MS 467 / Vicksburg Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.4 miles (I 20; US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Edwards, MS and Hattiesburg, MS, road signs point toward Meridian and Richland.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
