Origin
Hattiesburg, MS
Evening in Hattiesburg on Wednesday
Local time
8:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hattiesburg, MS to Edwards, MS
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 23m
Distance
115.4 mi
186 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 14m
★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edwards, MS
大 董
Trip Overview
This 115.4-mile journey from Hattiesburg to Edwards, Mississippi, is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 23 minutes. It's primarily a highway-focused trip, with 98% of the route utilizing major roadways, making it ideal for a single-day excursion. Budget around $17 for fuel, with the longest continuous stretch covering 84.8 miles on US 49. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is well-suited for a quick trip without the need for an overnight stop, allowing you to reach your destination efficiently.
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
57.7 miles from Hattiesburg, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a high-speed, highway-centric experience for most of this drive, as 98% of the route is on major roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on US 49, including an uninterrupted stretch of 84.8 miles, which sets a consistent pace for the journey. The route transitions from US 49 to I-20 and then onto Old Highway 42, offering a slight variation in road type but maintaining a predominantly fast-paced feel. This is a drive where you'll cover ground efficiently rather than seeking out winding backroads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 84.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 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 MS 967 / North Main Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 115.4 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 (MS 967 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Old Highway 42): Lane positioning matters here; at 86.2 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 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.
5
86.2 mi into trip
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~1h 48m in
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US 49
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49 toward Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Jackson
6
89.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
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I 20; US 49
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 49 toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo...
5
114 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m in
Take the exit toward MS 22: Flora, Edwards
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MS 22: Flora, Edwards
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hattiesburg, MS and Edwards, MS, road signs point toward Jackson and Yazoo City.
Jackson
86.2 mi in
|
~1h 48m
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via US 49
Yazoo City
89.6 mi in
|
~1h 53m
|
via I 20; US 49
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 49 | 84.8 mi | 1h 44m |
| I 20 | 26.1 mi | 29m |
| Old Highway 42 | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| MS 22 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Jackson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 84.8 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg, MS and Edwards, 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
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Highway 42
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn straight onto US 49
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 49; MS 42
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 49
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 49
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 49
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 49
66 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit onto US 49
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 49
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 49
Toward Jackson
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 49
14
Merge onto I 20; I 55; US 49
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 20; I 55; US 49
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 49
24 mi
·
27 min
·
I 20; US 49
Toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward MS 22: Flora, Edwards
17
Turn left onto MS 22; MS 467
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
MS 22; MS 467
18
Continue on MS 467
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Jackson Street
19
Turn left onto South Main Street
324 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Main Street
20
Turn right onto Pine Street
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
Pine Street
21
Arrive at destination
Pine Street
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 115.4-mile drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Leaving in the morning will allow you to arrive in Edwards with plenty of daylight remaining. Plan for minimal stops, as the 2-hour and 23-minute duration doesn't necessitate lengthy breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 84.8-mile stretch on US 49, to ensure you have enough to reach the next service area. The $17 fuel cost is a good estimate for this compact trip, so factor that into your budget.
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 57.7 miles from Hattiesburg, MS, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.8 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 25 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.7 miles or 1h 13m 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edwards, 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.
+
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 Hattiesburg, MS
This is one driving day of about 115.4 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Hattiesburg, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 49 for about 84.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.7 mi from Hattiesburg, MS · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.7 miles from Hattiesburg, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 49 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.8 miles.
Arriving in Edwards, MS
The final approach into Edwards, 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 Edwards, 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
$17.43 one way
$34.86 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $19.13 | $38.26 |
| premium | $4.56 | $20.71 | $41.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.48 | $50.96 |
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: 40.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.6 | 0 | $12.12 | $5.54 |
| Efficient EV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.10 | $4.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.2 | 0 | $16.16 | $7.39 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (65% 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
Edwards, MS
Evening in Edwards on Wednesday
Local time
8:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live 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
26 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
2h 23m 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 Edwards, MS covers 115.4 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 US 49, I 20, Old Highway 42. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.7 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 $17.43 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 13 significant decision points across 115.4 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 (MS 967 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Old Highway 42): Lane positioning matters here; at 86.2 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Hattiesburg, MS and Edwards, MS, road signs point toward Jackson and Yazoo City.
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