Drive Time
2h 13m
Distance
104.6 mi
168 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Photo: 大 董
The drive from Hazlehurst, MS to Hattiesburg, MS covers 104.6 miles and takes about 2h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 84, US 49, I 55 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49 miles on US 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.99 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
52.3 miles from Hazlehurst, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
This is a 2h 13m highway drive covering 104.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 84 and US 49. The longest continuous stretch is about 49 miles on US 84.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
422 ft
Total Descent
735 ft
Highest Point
497 ft
~21.8 mi in
Elevation Range
332 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and US 49. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 104.6 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: at 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 20.6 miles (MS 550): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp toward I 55
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto MS 550
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto US 49
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 49 mi | 56m |
| US 49 | 24.4 mi | 30m |
| I 55 | 16 mi | 17m |
| West Monticello Street | 5 mi | 8m |
| Old Highway 42 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| MS 184 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hazlehurst, MS and Hattiesburg, MS.
Start on West Gallatin Street
Turn left onto Caldwell Drive
Continue on US 51
Turn right onto County Farm Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 55
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto Dunn-Ratcliff Road Northwest
Continue on Union St Extended Northeast
Turn right onto US 51
Turn left onto MS 550
Turn right onto MS 550
Turn left onto MS 550
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
Continue on US 84
Continue on US 84
Take the exit
Turn straight onto MS 184
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 49
Continue on US 49; MS 42
Continue on US 49; MS 42
Turn left onto Old Highway 42
Turn right onto North Main Street
Turn left onto Batson Street
Turn right
At end of road, turn right onto US 11
Arrive at destination
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.
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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.3 miles or 1h 6m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hattiesburg, MS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Hazlehurst, 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 Hazlehurst, MS
This is one driving day of about 104.6 miles and 2h 13m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.3 mi from Hazlehurst, MS · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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.
The final approach into Hattiesburg, 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 Hattiesburg, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$15.99 one way
$31.98 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $17.54 | $35.08 |
| premium | $4.61 | $18.98 | $37.97 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.24 | $46.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.98 | $5.02 |
| Efficient EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.15 | $4.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.8 | 0 | $14.64 | $6.69 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Hazlehurst on Sunday
Local time
6:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Hattiesburg on Sunday
Local time
6:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
85°F
Magee, MS
52 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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