Origin
Hattiesburg, MS
Evening in Hattiesburg on Wednesday
Local time
5:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hattiesburg, MS to Bay Springs, MS
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
54.1 mi
87 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bay Springs, MS
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Hattiesburg, MS to Bay Springs, MS covers 54.1 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway, Highway 15 North, Evelyn Gandy Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.4 miles on Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.17 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
27 miles from Hattiesburg, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Hattiesburg, MS to Bay Springs, MS covers 54.1 miles and takes about 1h 13m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 24.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MS 967 / North Main Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.1 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (MS 967 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Old Highway 42): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (MS 42 / Evelyn Gandy Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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MS 967 / North Main Street
Turn right onto MS 967 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.3 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Old Highway 42
At end of road, turn left onto Old Highway 42
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
3 mi into trip
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~7m in
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MS 42 / Evelyn Gandy Parkway
Turn left onto MS 42 / Evelyn Gandy Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
29.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward West US 84, North MS 15: 16th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward West US 84, North MS 15: 16th Avenue
7
29.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway | 24.4 mi | 26m |
| Highway 15 North | 22.9 mi | 34m |
| Evelyn Gandy Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Glendale Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| South 16th Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Old Highway 42 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Monroe Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
— 24.4 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg, MS and Bay Springs, MS.
1
Start on US 11
27 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Pine Street
2
Turn right onto MS 967
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
At end of road, turn left onto Old Highway 42
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Old Highway 42
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto Glendale Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Glendale Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto Monroe Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Monroe Road
6
Turn left onto MS 42
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Evelyn Gandy Parkway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
8
Merge onto I 59
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward West US 84, North MS 15: 16th Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
151 ft
·
5 sec
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto South 16th Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South 16th Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on MS 15
23 mi
·
34 min
·
Highway 15 North
13
Turn right onto MS 18
500 ft
·
15 sec
·
5th Avenue
14
Turn left onto North 3rd Street
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
North 3rd Street
15
Arrive at destination
North 3rd Street
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 27 miles from Hattiesburg, MS, or about 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.4 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 12 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27 miles or 33m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bay Springs, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Hattiesburg, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hattiesburg, MS
This is one driving day of about 54.1 miles and 1h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Hattiesburg, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway for about 24.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27 mi from Hattiesburg, MS · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27 miles from Hattiesburg, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bay Springs, MS
The final approach into Bay Springs, 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
$8.17 one way
$16.34 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.71 | $19.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.94 | $23.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.57 | $3.46 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Bay Springs, MS
Evening in Bay Springs on Wednesday
Local time
5:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Laurel, MS
27 mi in
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
3 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
1h 13m 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 Hattiesburg, MS to Bay Springs, MS covers 54.1 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway, Highway 15 North, Evelyn Gandy Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27 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 $8.17 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MS 967 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Old Highway 42): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (MS 42 / Evelyn Gandy Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hattiesburg, MS to Bay Springs, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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