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Trip from Hattiesburg, MS to Kiln, MS

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 34m

Distance

70.3 mi

113 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 27m ★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m

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

Downtown Kiln, MS, MS

Kiln, MS

Kampus Production

Trip Overview

The drive from Hattiesburg, MS to Kiln, MS covers 70.3 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Broadway Drive, Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway, MS 53 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.62 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

35.1 miles from Hattiesburg, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 34m drive with frequent turns across 70.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Broadway Drive 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Hattiesburg, MS to Kiln, MS is easy. At 1h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hattiesburg, MS to Kiln, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Broadway Drive
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
MS 53
South Main Street
Kiln Delisle Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Broadway Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg, MS and Kiln, MS.

1

Start on East Pine Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Pine Street
2

Continue on Broadway Drive

4.8 mi · 8 min · Broadway Drive
3

Take the ramp slight left

0.2 mi · 21 sec
4

Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

33 mi · 35 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
5

Take the exit slight right toward MS 53: Poplarville, Necaise

0.2 mi · 27 sec · MS 53: Poplarville, Necaise
6

Turn left onto South Main Street

16 mi · 23 min · South Main Street
7

Continue straight

15 mi · 22 min
8

Turn left onto Kiln Delisle Road

92 ft · 2 sec · Kiln Delisle Road
9

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 35.1 miles from Hattiesburg, MS, or about 47m 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 15 miles or 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 35.1 miles or 47m 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 20m

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hattiesburg, MS

This is one driving day of about 70.3 miles and 1h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Hattiesburg, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.1 mi from Hattiesburg, MS · 47m into the drive

Downtown Poplarville, MS, MS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Poplarville, MS

35 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

West Hattiesburg, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Poplarville, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.1 miles from Hattiesburg, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Kiln, MS

The final approach into Kiln, 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

$10.62 one way

$21.23 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $11.65 $23.31
premium $4.56 $12.62 $25.24
diesel $5.61 $15.52 $31.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.1 0 $7.38 $3.37
Efficient EV 17.6 0 $6.15 $2.81
EV Truck/SUV 28.1 0 $9.84 $4.50

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hattiesburg, MS

Night in Hattiesburg on Wednesday

Local time

11:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kiln, MS

Night in Kiln on Wednesday

Local time

11:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°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

21 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 34m 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 Kiln, MS covers 70.3 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broadway Drive, Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway, MS 53. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.1 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 $10.62 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.
The drive from Hattiesburg, MS to Kiln, MS is easy. At 1h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hattiesburg, MS to Kiln, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hattiesburg, MS to Kiln, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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