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Trip from Kosciusko, MS to Hattiesburg, MS

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 15m

Distance

134.8 mi

217 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 4m ★
6 AM
3h 16m
8 AM
3h 39m
10 AM
3h 24m
12 PM
3h 22m
3 PM
3h 25m
5 PM
3h 38m
8 PM
3h 8m

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

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Kosciusko, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Kosciusko, MS to Hattiesburg, MS covers 134.8 miles and takes about 3h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Veterans Memorial Drive, US 49, Woodland Drive North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47 miles on Veterans Memorial Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.36 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

67.4 miles from Kosciusko, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 15m. Total distance: 134.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (27%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 15m drive with frequent turns across 134.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 47 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 98.2 miles in near US 49.

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 3h 15m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 98.2 miles (US 49): Lane positioning matters here; at 131.7 miles (Old Highway 42): Lane positioning matters here; at 133.5 miles (North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

6
98.2 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in | US 49

At end of road, turn left onto US 49

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
131.7 mi into trip | ~3h 8m in | Old Highway 42

Turn left onto Old Highway 42

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
133.5 mi into trip | ~3h 11m in | North Main Street

Turn right onto North Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
134.8 mi into trip | ~3h 15m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

5
134.8 mi into trip | ~3h 15m in | US 11 / East Pine Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 11 / East Pine Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Drive 47 mi 1h 9m
US 49 33.5 mi 41m
Woodland Drive North 23.9 mi 35m
Mimosa Drive 13.9 mi 20m
Oak Street 10 mi 14m
Old Highway 42 1.8 mi 3m
South Huntington Street 1.4 mi 2m
MS 28 1.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Drive — 47 mi, about 1h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Jefferson Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · East Jefferson Street
2

Turn right onto South Huntington Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Huntington Street
3

Turn right onto MS 19; MS 35

47 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
4

Continue on MS 35

24 mi · 35 min · Woodland Drive North
5

Continue on MS 35

14 mi · 20 min · Mimosa Drive
6

At end of road, turn right onto MS 28; MS 35

1.3 mi · 2 min · MS 28; MS 35
7

Turn left onto MS 35

10 mi · 14 min · Oak Street
8

Turn left onto MS 149

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
9

At end of road, turn left onto US 49

31 mi · 37 min · US 49
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on US 49; MS 42

0.4 mi · 35 sec · US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on US 49; MS 42

2.4 mi · 4 min · US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
12

Turn left onto Old Highway 42

1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 42
Use the left lane.
13

Turn right onto North Main Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Turn left onto Batson Street

154 ft · 8 sec · Batson Street
15

Turn right

329 ft · 25 sec
16

At end of road, turn right onto US 11

98 ft · 4 sec · East Pine Street
17

Arrive at destination

US 11

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 67.4 miles from Kosciusko, MS, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47 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 30 miles or 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 67.4 miles or 1h 40m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hattiesburg, MS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Kosciusko, 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 Kosciusko, MS

This is one driving day of about 134.8 miles and 3h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Kosciusko, 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 Veterans Memorial Drive for about 47 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 67.4 mi from Kosciusko, MS · 1h 40m into the drive

human settlement in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Magee, MS

67 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

Wiggins, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Forest, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.4 miles from Kosciusko, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hattiesburg, MS

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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Kosciusko, Mississippi

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+16622892500

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

The Sip Beverages

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kosciusko, Mississippi

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6:30 am–5:30 pm

+16625826620

Visit website

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Kosciusko, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+16622892500

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Kosciusko, Mississippi

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+16622894433

Visit website

Taco Bell

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Kosciusko, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–12 pm

+16622897568

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19.3

Carthage, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+16012674555

Visit website

Ward's Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 19.3

Carthage, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+16012678653

Visit website

Carthage donuts & coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 19.3

Carthage, Mississippi

Hours: 4 am–2 pm

+16015641722

Golden Palace Chinese Buffet Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19.3

Carthage, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16012675555

Visit website

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19.3

Carthage, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+16016542045

Visit website

The Sip Beverages

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Kosciusko, Mississippi

Hours: 6:30 am–5:30 pm

+16625826620

Visit website

The Brewed Bean

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 19.3

Carthage, Mississippi

Hours: 6:30 am–5:30 pm

+17692846050

Visit website

Hattiesburg Pocket Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route mile 134.8

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

African American Military History Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 134.8

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16014501942

Visit website

Hattiesburg Zoo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 134.8

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16015454576

Visit website

Kosciusko Information Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Kosciusko, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16622892981

Visit website

Time Will Tell Escape Games

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 134.8

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 1:30–8:30 pm

+16018136951

Visit website

Kosciusko City Parks & Rec

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Kosciusko, Mississippi

+16622897932

Updown Trampoline Park

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 134.8

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+16019099060

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.36 one way

$40.72 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $22.35 $44.70
premium $4.56 $24.20 $48.39
diesel $5.61 $29.76 $59.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.4 0 $14.15 $6.47
Efficient EV 33.7 0 $11.80 $5.39
EV Truck/SUV 53.9 0 $18.87 $8.63

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Kosciusko, MS

Night in Kosciusko on Thursday

Local time

10:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hattiesburg, MS

Night in Hattiesburg on Thursday

Local time

10:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 15m 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 Kosciusko, MS to Hattiesburg, MS covers 134.8 miles and takes about 3h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Drive, US 49, Woodland Drive North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.4 miles from Kosciusko, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.36 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 15m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 98.2 miles (US 49): Lane positioning matters here; at 131.7 miles (Old Highway 42): Lane positioning matters here; at 133.5 miles (North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Kosciusko, MS to Hattiesburg, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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