Origin
Hattiesburg, MS
Afternoon in Hattiesburg on Thursday
Local time
3:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hattiesburg, MS to Itawamba County, MS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 59m
Distance
253.4 mi
408 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 46m
★
6 AM
5h 0m
8 AM
5h 27m
10 AM
5h 9m
12 PM
5h 6m
3 PM
5h 10m
5 PM
5h 25m
8 PM
4h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Itawamba County, MS
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Hattiesburg, MS to Itawamba County, MS covers 253.4 miles and takes about 4h 59m 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, US 45, US Highway 45 Alternate for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77.7 miles on Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.27 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
126.7 miles from Hattiesburg, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 59m. Total distance: 253.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
The drive from Hattiesburg, MS to Itawamba County, MS covers 253.4 miles and takes about 4h 59m, 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 23 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 77.7 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.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 253.4 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 3 miles (MS 42 / Evelyn Gandy Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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.
8
82.9 mi into trip
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~1h 34m in
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I 59
Keep slight right at fork onto I 59 toward I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscalo...
8
157.3 mi into trip
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~3h in
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US 45 ALT / US Highway 45 Alternate
Keep slight left at fork onto US 45 ALT / US Highway 45 Alternate toward US 45 Alternate North: West Point, Tupelo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward US 45 Alternate North: West Point, Tupel...
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 Itawamba County, MS, road signs point toward Tuscaloosa and Tupelo.
Tuscaloosa
82.9 mi in
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~1h 34m
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via I 59
Tupelo
157.3 mi in
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~3h
|
via US 45 ALT
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway | 77.7 mi | 1h 24m |
| US 45 | 65.1 mi | 1h 14m |
| US Highway 45 Alternate | 53 mi | 1h 3m |
| Martin Luther King Drive | 18.1 mi | 20m |
| I 22 | 14.3 mi | 15m |
| I 59 | 9 mi | 10m |
| South Eason Boulevard | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| East Main Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
— 77.7 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg, MS and Itawamba County, 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
78 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
·
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 59
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
I 59
Toward I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 45 North: Macon
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto US 45
65 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US 45
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 45 ALT
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US Highway 45 Alternate
Toward US 45 Alternate North: West Point, Tupelo
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Continue on US 45 ALT
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward Eason Boulevard
15
Turn straight onto South Eason Boulevard
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
South Eason Boulevard
16
Continue on CR 931
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Auburn Road
17
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
18
Merge onto I 22; US 78
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 22; US 78
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward Fulton, Amory
20
Turn slight left onto South Adams Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Adams Street
21
Turn right onto MS 178
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
22
Turn left onto Walton Road Southwest
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Walton Road Southwest
23
Arrive at destination
Walton Road Southwest
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 126.7 miles from Hattiesburg, MS, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.7 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 56 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 126.7 miles or 2h 25m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Itawamba County, 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 253.4 miles and 4h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 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.
The longest stretch is on Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway for about 77.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 126.7 mi from Hattiesburg, MS · 2h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
127 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 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 126.7 miles from Hattiesburg, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.7 miles.
Arriving in Itawamba County, MS
The final approach into Itawamba County, 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 Itawamba County, 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
$38.27 one way
$76.54 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
89 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $42.01 | $84.02 |
| premium | $4.56 | $45.48 | $90.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.95 | $111.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76 | 0 | $26.61 | $12.16 |
| Efficient EV | 63.4 | 0 | $22.17 | $10.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 101.4 | 1 | $35.48 | $16.22 |
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Itawamba County, MS
Afternoon in Itawamba County on Thursday
Local time
3:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Meridian, MS
127 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
1 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 59m 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 Itawamba County, MS covers 253.4 miles and takes about 4h 59m 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, US 45, US Highway 45 Alternate. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 126.7 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 $38.27 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 14 significant decision points across 253.4 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 3 miles (MS 42 / Evelyn Gandy Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Hattiesburg, MS and Itawamba County, MS, road signs point toward Tuscaloosa and Tupelo.
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