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Trip from Hattiesburg, MS to Flowood, MS

Drive Time

1h 54m

Distance

89.6 mi

144 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 46m ★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Flowood, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hattiesburg, MS to Flowood, MS covers 89.6 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 49, MS 468, Old Highway 42 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 83.7 miles on US 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.70 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

44.8 miles from Hattiesburg, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 54m highway drive covering 89.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 49 and MS 468. The longest continuous stretch is about 83.7 miles on US 49.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 83.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and MS 468. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MS 967 / North Main Street.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h 54m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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 | ~3m in | Old Highway 42

At end of road, turn left onto Old Highway 42

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
3
3 mi into trip | ~6m in

Turn slight right

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
3.2 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 49

Turn straight onto US 49

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
89.6 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in | Oak Street

Turn right onto Oak Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 49 83.7 mi 1h 42m
MS 468 2.6 mi 4m
Old Highway 42 1.7 mi 3m
North Main Street 1.3 mi 3m
Second Street 0.1 mi <1m
Oak Street <0.1 mi <1m
East Pine Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 49 — 83.7 mi, about 1h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg, MS and Flowood, 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

1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 42
4

Turn slight right

0.1 mi · 13 sec
5

Turn straight

2.2 mi · 3 min
6

Continue straight

5.4 mi · 6 min
7

Continue straight

5.3 mi · 6 min
8

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 14 sec
9

Continue straight

4.2 mi · 4 min
10

Continue straight

67 mi · 1 hr 21 min
11

Continue straight

2.6 mi · 4 min
12

Turn right onto Second Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Second Street
13

Turn right onto Oak Street

98 ft · 4 sec · Oak Street
14

Arrive at your destination

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 44.8 miles from Hattiesburg, MS, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.7 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 44.8 miles or 58m 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 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Flowood, 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.

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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 Hattiesburg, MS

This is one driving day of about 89.6 miles and 1h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hattiesburg, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 49 for about 83.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.8 mi from Hattiesburg, MS · 58m into the drive

Downtown Magee, MS, MS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Magee, MS

45 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

Magee, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Magee, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.8 miles from Hattiesburg, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 49 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.7 miles.

Arriving in Flowood, MS

The final approach into Flowood, 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 Flowood, 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

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...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 89.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.70 one way

$27.40 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $15.02 $30.05
premium $4.61 $16.26 $32.52
diesel $5.64 $19.91 $39.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.9 0 $9.41 $4.30
Efficient EV 22.4 0 $7.84 $3.58
EV Truck/SUV 35.8 0 $12.54 $5.73

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Hattiesburg, MS

Morning in Hattiesburg on Monday

Local time

6:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Flowood, MS

Morning in Flowood on Monday

Local time

6:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°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

1 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

1h 54m 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 Flowood, MS covers 89.6 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 49, MS 468, 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 44.8 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 $13.70 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 straightforward 1h 54m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hattiesburg, MS to Flowood, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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