Origin
Hattiesburg, MS
Evening in Hattiesburg on Wednesday
Local time
5:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hattiesburg, MS to Amory, MS
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 16m
Distance
215 mi
346 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 3m
★
6 AM
4h 16m
8 AM
4h 43m
10 AM
4h 26m
12 PM
4h 23m
3 PM
4h 27m
5 PM
4h 42m
8 PM
4h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amory, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hattiesburg, MS to Amory, MS covers 215 miles and takes about 4h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Main Street, Highway 42, Glendale Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.47 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
107.5 miles from Hattiesburg, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 16m drive with frequent turns across 215 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 16m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hattiesburg, MS to Amory, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | — | — |
| Highway 42 | — | — |
| Glendale Avenue | — | — |
| Monroe Road | — | — |
| Evelyn Gandy Parkway | — | — |
| Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway | — | — |
| I 59 North | — | — |
| US 45 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg, MS and Amory, MS.
1
Start on East Pine Street
26 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Pine Street
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Highway 42
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Old Highway 42
4
Turn right onto Glendale Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Glendale Avenue
5
Keep slight right to continue on Monroe Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Monroe Road
6
Turn left onto Evelyn Gandy Parkway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Evelyn Gandy Parkway
7
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
78 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
·
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 45 North: Macon
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 45 North: Macon
11
Merge slight left
65 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
12
Keep slight right to continue on US 45 North: Columbus, Aberdeen
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US 45 North: Columbus, Aberdeen
13
Continue straight
14 mi
·
16 min
14
Continue on Plymouth Bluff Access Road
312 ft
·
6 sec
·
Plymouth Bluff Access Road
15
Take the exit right toward US 82 East, US 45 North, MS 12 East: Columbus
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 82 East, US 45 North, MS 12 East: Columbus
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 45 North: Aberdeen
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
US 45 North: Aberdeen
17
Continue straight
13 mi
·
16 min
18
Continue straight
2.0 mi
·
2 min
19
Continue straight
1.9 mi
·
2 min
20
Continue straight
1.8 mi
·
2 min
21
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
22
Continue straight
2.2 mi
·
2 min
23
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
24
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
25
Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 North, MS 8 East: Amory
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
MS 25 North, MS 8 East: Amory
26
Continue straight
6.5 mi
·
9 min
27
Turn left onto Highway 125
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Highway 125
28
Turn right
0.4 mi
·
1 min
29
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Main Street
30
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
31
Arrive at your destination
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 107.5 miles from Hattiesburg, MS, or about 2h 8m into the drive.
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 47 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.5 miles or 2h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amory, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hattiesburg, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Hattiesburg, MS
This is one driving day of about 215 miles and 4h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Hattiesburg, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.5 mi from Hattiesburg, MS · 2h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 107.5 miles from Hattiesburg, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Amory, MS
The final approach into Amory, 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 Amory, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.47 one way
$64.94 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $35.64 | $71.29 |
| premium | $4.56 | $38.59 | $77.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.47 | $94.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.5 | 0 | $22.58 | $10.32 |
| Efficient EV | 53.8 | 0 | $18.81 | $8.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86 | 1 | $30.10 | $13.76 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Destination
Amory, MS
Evening in Amory on Wednesday
Local time
5:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Meridian, MS
108 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 16m 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 Hattiesburg, MS to Amory, MS covers 215 miles and takes about 4h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, Highway 42, Glendale Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.5 miles from Hattiesburg, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.47 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 straightforward 4h 16m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hattiesburg, MS to Amory, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hattiesburg, MS to Amory, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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