Trip from Hattiesburg, MS to Oktibbeha County, MS

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Drive Time

3h 43m

Distance

193.7 mi

312 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 31m ★

6 AM

3h 44m

8 AM

4h 9m

10 AM

3h 53m

12 PM

3h 50m

3 PM

3h 54m

5 PM

4h 8m

8 PM

3h 36m

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

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Trip Overview

This 193.7-mile drive from Hattiesburg, MS to Oktibbeha County, MS is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 43 minutes. You'll primarily be on Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway and US 45, with a 54% highway share. With an estimated fuel cost of $29, this route offers a straightforward journey through Mississippi's Southeast region. It's a solid option for a single day of travel without feeling overly rushed, allowing for a relaxed pace.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

96.9 miles from Hattiesburg, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a mixed drive on this journey, incorporating both highway speeds and potentially more local road sections. While 54% of the route is on highways, you'll encounter one notable stretch of 77.7 miles on Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway, offering a longer, uninterrupted driving segment. The road character likely shifts as you progress, moving from more direct routes to potentially varied terrains as you approach your Oktibbeha County destination.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 19 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.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 193.7 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 points

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

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.

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 mi into trip | ~7m in | MS 42 / Evelyn Gandy Parkway

Turn left onto MS 42 / Evelyn Gandy Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

82.9 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in | 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...

157.3 mi into trip | ~3h in | 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 Oktibbeha County, MS, road signs point toward Tuscaloosa, Tupelo and Louisville.

Tuscaloosa

82.9 mi in | ~1h 34m | via I 59

Tupelo

157.3 mi in | ~3h | via US 45 ALT

Louisville

183.9 mi in | ~3h 30m | via US 82; MS 25

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	18.5 mi	21m
I 59	9 mi	10m
MS 25	3.9 mi	5m
US 82	3.7 mi	3m
Evelyn Gandy Parkway	1.9 mi	2m
MS 12	1.7 mi	2m

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 Oktibbeha County, MS.

Start on US 11

27 ft · 5 sec · East Pine Street

Turn right onto MS 967

1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

At end of road, turn left onto Old Highway 42

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Old Highway 42

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto Glendale Avenue

1.3 mi · 3 min · Glendale Avenue

Use the right lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto Monroe Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Monroe Road

Turn left onto MS 42

1.9 mi · 2 min · Evelyn Gandy Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Merge onto I 59

78 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec

Toward US 45 North: Macon Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto US 45

65 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US 45

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 45 ALT

19 mi · 21 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

Toward US 45 Alternate North: West Point, Tupelo Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit

8.0 mi · 9 min

Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville

Continue on US 82; MS 25

3.7 mi · 3 min · US 82; MS 25

Toward US 82 West, MS 25 South: Winona, Louisville

Take the exit onto MS 25

3.9 mi · 5 min · MS 25

Toward MS 25 South: Louisville

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 49 sec

Toward MS 12: Starkville, Ackerman

Keep slight right at fork

487 ft · 9 sec

Toward MS 12 West: Ackerman

Turn straight onto MS 12

1.7 mi · 2 min · MS 12

Arrive at destination

MS 12

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour 43-minute duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for a single planned stop, as indicated by the data. The $29 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to have a little extra buffer. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 77.7-mile stretch on Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway, to ensure you don't need to search for stations in less populated areas.

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 96.9 miles from Hattiesburg, MS, or about 1h 51m 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 96.9 miles or 1h 51m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oktibbeha County, 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 193.7 miles and 3h 43m.

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.

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 96.9 mi from Hattiesburg, MS · 1h 51m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Butler, AL

97 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

Butler, AL

Fuel and coffee

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

Butler, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 96.9 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 Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.7 miles.

Arriving in Oktibbeha County, MS

The final approach into Oktibbeha 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 Oktibbeha 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

$29.25 one way

$58.51 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$32.11	$64.23
premium	$4.56	$34.77	$69.53
diesel	$5.61	$42.77	$85.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	58.1	$20.34	$9.30
Efficient EV	48.4	$16.95	$7.75
EV Truck/SUV	77.5	$27.12	$12.40

Gas CO2

68 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (66% 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 4 hours ago

Origin

Hattiesburg, MS

Morning in Hattiesburg on Wednesday

Local time

7:10 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oktibbeha County, MS

Morning in Oktibbeha County on Wednesday

Local time

7:10 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Butler, AL

97 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

15 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

3h 43m 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 Oktibbeha County, MS covers 193.7 miles and takes about 3h 43m 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 96.9 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 $29.25 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Hattiesburg, MS and Oktibbeha County, MS, road signs point toward Tuscaloosa, Tupelo and Louisville.

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