The drive from Farmington, MS to Hattiesburg, MS covers 282.6 miles and takes about 5h 38m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 59, US 45, US Highway 45 Aiternate for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.8 miles on I 59.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
141.3 miles from Farmington, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 54m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 38m. Total distance: 282.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 38m highway drive covering 282.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 59 and US 45. The longest continuous stretch is about 67.8 miles on I 59.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 59 is the longest continuous segment at about 67.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 59 and US 45. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near North Fillmore 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 12 significant decision points across 282.6 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: at 3.9 miles (North Fillmore Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (South Tate Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 200.3 miles (I 59): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.9 mi into trip|~9m in|North Fillmore Street
Turn left onto North Fillmore Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.1 mi into trip|~9m in|South Tate Street
Turn right onto South Tate Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
200.3 mi into trip|~4h 2m in|I 59
Keep slight left at fork onto I 59 toward I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans
6
268 mi into trip|~5h 15m in
Take the exit toward Moselle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Moselle
8
268.2 mi into trip|~5h 16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Moselle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Moselle
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Farmington, MS and Hattiesburg, MS, road signs point toward New Orleans and Moselle.
New Orleans
200.3 mi in|~4h 2m|via I 59
Moselle
268 mi in|~5h 15m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 59
67.8 mi
1h 13m
US 45
62.1 mi
1h 12m
US Highway 45 Aiternate
60.6 mi
1h 9m
US Highway 45 Alternate
54.7 mi
1h 6m
US 11
13.5 mi
19m
I 20
8.1 mi
9m
US 45 ALT
7.2 mi
8m
South Tate Street
3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 59
— 67.8 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington, MS and Hattiesburg, MS.
1
Start on County Road 217
146 ft·11 sec·County Road 217
2
Turn left onto County Road 200
1.0 mi·2 min·County Road 200
3
Continue on Proper Street
2.6 mi·6 min·Proper Street
4
Continue on Cruise Street
0.3 mi·43 sec·Cruise Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto North Fillmore Street
0.1 mi·17 sec·North Fillmore Street
6
Turn right onto South Tate Street
3.0 mi·5 min·South Tate Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto US 45
1.9 mi·2 min·US 45
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 45
0.5 mi·31 sec·US 45
9
Continue on US 45
12 mi·14 min·US 45
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 45
43 mi·51 min·US 45
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 45 ALT
1.4 mi·1 min·US 45 ALT
12
Continue on US 45 ALT
2.2 mi·2 min·US 45 ALT
13
Continue on US 45 ALT
1.5 mi·1 min·US 45 ALT
14
Continue on US 45 ALT
0.7 mi·49 sec·US 45 ALT
15
Continue on US 45 ALT
1.4 mi·1 min·US 45 ALT
16
Continue on US 45 ALT
55 mi·1 hr 6 min·US Highway 45 Alternate
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 45
61 mi·1 hr 9 min·US Highway 45 Aiternate
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
3.9 mi·4 min·US 45
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 59 South, I 20 West: Meridian
20
Merge onto I 20; I 59
6.3 mi·7 min·I 20; I 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 20; I 59; US 80
1.8 mi·2 min·I 20; I 59; US 80
Use the straight lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 59
68 mi·1 hr 13 min·I 59
Toward I 59 South: Laurel, New OrleansUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
Toward MoselleUse the slight right lane.
24
Keep slight left at fork
117 ft·6 sec
Toward MoselleUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
25
Turn left onto Moselle-Seminary Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Moselle-Seminary Road
26
Turn straight onto US 11
13 mi·19 min·US 11
27
Turn right onto US 11
0.4 mi·50 sec·East Pine Street
28
Arrive at destination
US 11
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 141.3 miles from Farmington, MS, or about 2h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.8 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 62 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 141.3 miles or 2h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 36m
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 Farmington, 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 Farmington, MS
This is one driving day of about 282.6 miles and 5h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Farmington, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 59 for about 67.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 141.3 mi from Farmington, MS
· 2h 54m into the drive
The midpoint is around 141.3 miles from Farmington, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 59 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.8 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.
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is five sections of hiking trail running roughly parallel to the 444-mile long Natchez Trace Parkway scenic motor road. The foot trails total more than 60 miles...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 48.7
Park Closure: Partial Closure of Rocky Springs Trail
Park Closure: Temporary Blackland Prairie Trail Closure to Equestrians
In July, 1864, federal forces, including men from the United States Colored Troops, marched into Tupelo, Mississippi. Disorganized Confederate soldiers fought fiercely but could not overpower the fede...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 58.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.68 one way
$85.36 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg99 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$46.85
$93.70
premium
$4.56
$50.72
$101.45
diesel
$5.61
$62.39
$124.79
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 98.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
3 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: fair
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Corinth, Mississippi
Other
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Tupelo, Mississippi
EV Connect
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
West Point, Mississippi
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Other: 1
EV Connect: 1
ChargePoint: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
84.8
1
$29.67
$13.56
Efficient EV
70.7
0
$24.73
$11.30
EV Truck/SUV
113
1
$39.56
$18.09
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 15, 2026
Origin
Farmington, MS
Morning
in Farmington on Saturday
Local time
9:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hattiesburg, MS
Morning
in Hattiesburg on Saturday
Local time
9:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Columbus, MS
141 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
27 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
5h 38m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Farmington, MS to Hattiesburg, MS covers 282.6 miles and takes about 5h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 59, US 45, US Highway 45 Aiternate. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 141.3 miles from Farmington, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 282.6 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: at 3.9 miles (North Fillmore Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (South Tate Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 200.3 miles (I 59): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Farmington, MS and Hattiesburg, MS, road signs point toward New Orleans and Moselle.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
