Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
54.4 mi
88 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Photo: 大 董
The drive from Lucedale, MS to Hattiesburg, MS covers 54.4 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 98, James Street, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.6 miles on US 98. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.32 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
27.2 miles from Lucedale, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .
This is a 1h 11m highway drive covering 54.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 98 and James Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 41.6 miles on US 98.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 98 and James Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Summer Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 11m drive. You will face about 9 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 (Summer Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MS 198 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (US 98): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Summer Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto MS 198 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 98
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto Bay Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto Mobile Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 98 | 41.6 mi | 48m |
| James Street | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| Main Street | 5 mi | 7m |
| Bay Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Mobile Street | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| Buschman Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Pine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Commerce Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lucedale, MS and Hattiesburg, MS.
Start on Commerce Street
Turn left onto Summer Street
Turn right onto MS 198
Turn left onto US 98
Continue on US 98
Turn right onto James Street
Keep slight left at fork onto James Street
Enter roundabout onto Bay Street
Continue on Bay Street
Turn right onto Buschman Street
Turn left onto Mobile Street
Turn left 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 54.4 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.2 miles or 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hattiesburg, MS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Lucedale, 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 Lucedale, MS
This is one driving day of about 54.4 miles and 1h 11m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.2 mi from Lucedale, MS · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 54.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 27.2 miles from Lucedale, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$8.32 one way
$16.63 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
| premium | $4.61 | $9.87 | $19.75 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.09 | $24.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.62 | $3.48 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Lucedale on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Hattiesburg on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
66°F
Saucier, MS
27 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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