Origin
Laurel, MS
Late night in Laurel on Monday
Local time
12:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laurel, MS to Hattiesburg, MS
Drive Time
41m
Distance
30.2 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
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6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laurel, MS
Wyxina Tresse
Trip Overview
The drive from Laurel, MS to Hattiesburg, MS covers 30.2 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 59, US 11, Moselle-Seminary Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.7 miles on I 59. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.62 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
15.1 miles from Laurel, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 41m highway drive covering 30.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 59 and US 11. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.7 miles on I 59.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 59 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
304 ft
162 ft
Total Climb
130 ft
Total Descent
233 ft
Highest Point
304 ft
~13.9 mi in
Elevation Range
143 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 59 and US 11. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Sawmill Road.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 30.2 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 0.1 miles (Sawmill Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.2 miles (6th Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1 miles (I 59; US 84; MS 15): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Sawmill Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Sawmill Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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6th Avenue
Enter roundabout onto 6th Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 59; US 84; MS 15
Merge onto I 59; US 84; MS 15
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
15.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Moselle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Moselle
8
15.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Moselle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Moselle
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Laurel, MS to Hattiesburg, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Moselle along the way.
Moselle
15.6 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 59 | 14.7 mi | 16m |
| US 11 | 13.5 mi | 19m |
| Moselle-Seminary Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Leontyne Price Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Pine Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 6th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sawmill Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 5th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 59
— 14.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel, MS and Hattiesburg, MS.
1
Start on Yates Avenue
157 ft
·
8 sec
·
Yates Avenue
2
Turn right onto North 5th Avenue
264 ft
·
14 sec
·
North 5th Avenue
3
Turn left onto Sawmill Road
218 ft
·
4 sec
·
Sawmill Road
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Sawmill Road
473 ft
·
10 sec
·
Sawmill Road
5
Enter roundabout onto 6th Avenue
164 ft
·
3 sec
·
6th Avenue
6
Continue on 6th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
6th Avenue
7
Continue on Leontyne Price Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Leontyne Price Boulevard
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
9
Merge onto I 59; US 84; MS 15
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I 59; US 84; MS 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Moselle
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
117 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Moselle
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Moselle-Seminary Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Moselle-Seminary Road
13
Turn straight onto US 11
13 mi
·
19 min
·
US 11
14
Turn right onto US 11
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Pine Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 11
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 15.1 miles from Laurel, MS, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.7 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 30.2 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.1 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 34m
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 Laurel, 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 Laurel, MS
This is one driving day of about 30.2 miles and 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Laurel, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 59 for about 14.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.1 mi from Laurel, MS · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.62 one way
$9.23 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $5.06 | $10.13 |
| premium | $4.61 | $5.48 | $10.96 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Hattiesburg, MS
Late night in Hattiesburg on Monday
Local time
12:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
41m 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 Laurel, MS to Hattiesburg, MS covers 30.2 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 59, US 11, Moselle-Seminary Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.1 miles from Laurel, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.62 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 30.2 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: at 0.1 miles (Sawmill Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.2 miles (6th Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1 miles (I 59; US 84; MS 15): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Laurel, MS to Hattiesburg, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Moselle along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 162 ft to 304 ft elevation with about 130 ft of total climbing.
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