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Trip from Hattiesburg, MS to Tylertown, MS

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 12m

Distance

54 mi

87 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 7m ★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m

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

Downtown Tylertown, MS, MS

Tylertown, MS

Martin Ferreira

Trip Overview

The drive from Hattiesburg, MS to Tylertown, MS covers 54 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 98, Hardy Street, MS 198 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.8 miles on US 98. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.16 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 98 45.8 mi 56m
Hardy Street 5.2 mi 10m
MS 198 2.9 mi 4m
East Pine Street 0.2 mi <1m
Beulah Avenue

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: US 98 — 45.8 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 11

0.2 mi · 48 sec · East Pine Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2

Turn slight right

183 ft · 6 sec
Use the right lane.
3

Turn straight onto Hardy Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Hardy Street
4

Enter roundabout onto Hardy Street

52 ft · 0 sec · Hardy Street
5

Continue on Hardy Street

4.9 mi · 10 min · Hardy Street
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on US 98

0.4 mi · 37 sec · US 98
Use the left / straight lanes.
7

Continue on US 98

0.3 mi · 23 sec · US 98
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on US 98

3.1 mi · 4 min · US 98
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on US 98

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 98
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10

Continue on US 98

40 mi · 49 min · US 98
Use the straight lane.
11

Turn left onto MS 198

2.9 mi · 4 min · MS 198
12

Arrive at destination

MS 48; MS 198

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Sumrall, MS, MS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sumrall, MS

27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbia, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27 miles from Hattiesburg, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 51.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 11 / East Pine Street

Depart onto US 11 / East Pine Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn slight right

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | Hardy Street

Enter roundabout onto Hardy Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

3
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | Hardy Street

Straight onto Hardy Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
3
51.1 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | MS 198

Turn left onto MS 198

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.16 one way

$16.31 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $8.95 $17.91
premium $4.56 $9.69 $19.38
diesel $5.61 $11.92 $23.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.2 0 $5.67 $2.59
Efficient EV 13.5 0 $4.73 $2.16
EV Truck/SUV 21.6 0 $7.56 $3.46

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 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

Afternoon in Hattiesburg on Saturday

Local time

1:04 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tylertown, MS

Afternoon in Tylertown on Saturday

Local time

1:04 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

58°F

Sumrall, MS

27 mi in

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

24 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 12m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

54 mi in 1h 12m, mostly highway — 45.8 mi of that is on US 98.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.8 mi on US 98.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 98 and Hardy Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 11 / East Pine Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 12m drive. You will face about 5 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 (US 11 / East Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (Hardy Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 54 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 45.8 miles on US 98. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 11 / East Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (Hardy Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tylertown, MS before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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