Origin
Hattiesburg, MS
Afternoon in Hattiesburg on Monday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hattiesburg, MS to Ripley, MS
Drive Time
5h 27m
Distance
276.4 mi
445 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 14m
★
6 AM
5h 28m
8 AM
5h 55m
10 AM
5h 37m
12 PM
5h 34m
3 PM
5h 38m
5 PM
5h 53m
8 PM
5h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ripley, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hattiesburg, MS to Ripley, MS covers 276.4 miles and takes about 5h 27m 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 highway-focused 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 $42.25 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
138.2 miles from Hattiesburg, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 5h 27m highway drive covering 276.4 miles, with most of the trip on Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway and US 45. The longest continuous stretch is about 77.7 miles on Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway and US 45. 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 17 significant decision points across 276.4 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 17 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 Along This Route
Between Hattiesburg, MS and Ripley, 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
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via US 45 ALT
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway | 77.7 mi | 1h 24m |
| US 45 | 66.7 mi | 1h 16m |
| US Highway 45 Alternate | 53 mi | 1h 3m |
| I 22 | 22.1 mi | 23m |
| Martin Luther King Drive | 18.1 mi | 20m |
| MS 15 | 11.4 mi | 16m |
| I 59 | 9 mi | 10m |
| Mississippi Highway 15 | 8.7 mi | 13m |
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 Ripley, MS.
1
Start on US 11
27 ft
·
5 sec
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East Pine Street
2
Turn right onto MS 967
1.3 mi
·
3 min
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North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
At end of road, turn left onto Old Highway 42
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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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
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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
Continue on US 45; MS 6
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 45
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 78:west: Memphis
17
Merge onto I 22; US 78
22 mi
·
23 min
·
I 22; US 78
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward MS 15, MS 30 East: Pontotoc, Ripley
19
Turn right onto MS 15; MS 30
8.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Mississippi Highway 15
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn straight onto MS 15
11 mi
·
16 min
·
MS 15
21
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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South Main Street
22
Turn left onto West Walnut Street
457 ft
·
20 sec
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West Walnut Street
23
Arrive at destination
West Walnut Street
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 138.2 miles from Hattiesburg, MS, or about 2h 38m 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 138.2 miles or 2h 38m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ripley, 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 276.4 miles and 5h 27m.
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 138.2 mi from Hattiesburg, MS · 2h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
138 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 138.2 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 Ripley, MS
The final approach into Ripley, 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 Ripley, 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
$42.25 one way
$84.51 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
97 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $46.35 | $92.69 |
| premium | $4.61 | $50.17 | $100.33 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $61.41 | $122.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82.9 | 1 | $29.02 | $13.27 |
| Efficient EV | 69.1 | 0 | $24.18 | $11.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 110.6 | 1 | $38.70 | $17.69 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Ripley, MS
Afternoon in Ripley on Monday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
86°F
Butler, AL
138 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
5h 27m 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 Ripley, MS covers 276.4 miles and takes about 5h 27m 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. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 138.2 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 $42.25 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 276.4 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 Ripley, MS, road signs point toward Tuscaloosa and Tupelo.
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