Trip from Mikoma, MS to Hattiesburg, MS

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 55, Highway 49 South, MS 32. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 123.1 miles from Mikoma, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.65 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

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.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Drive Time

4h 54m

Distance

246.3 mi

396 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

25 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 41m ★

6 AM

4h 55m

8 AM

5h 22m

10 AM

5h 4m

12 PM

5h 1m

3 PM

5h 6m

5 PM

5h 20m

8 PM

4h 47m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Mikoma, MS to Hattiesburg, MS covers 246.3 miles and takes about 4h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, Highway 49 South, MS 32 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 131.6 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.65 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

123.1 miles from Mikoma, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 54m highway drive covering 246.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and Highway 49 South. The longest continuous stretch is about 131.6 miles on I 55.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 131.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Highway 49 South. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 14.5 miles in near MS 32 / West Main Street.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 246.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 14.5 miles (MS 32 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 158.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 159.3 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

14.5 mi into trip | ~21m in | MS 32 / West Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto MS 32 / West Main Street

Navigation decision point

158.4 mi into trip | ~3h 2m in

Take the exit toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattie...

159.3 mi into trip | ~3h 4m in | US 49

Keep slight right at fork onto US 49 toward Richland, Hattiesburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Richland, Hattiesburg

160 mi into trip | ~3h 5m in | US 49 / Highway 49 South

Merge onto US 49 / Highway 49 South

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

243.1 mi into trip | ~4h 47m in | Old Highway 42

Turn left onto Old Highway 42

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Mikoma, MS to Hattiesburg, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Richland along the way.

Richland

159.3 mi in | ~3h 4m | via US 49

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 55	131.6 mi	2h 22m
Highway 49 South	80.3 mi	1h 37m
MS 32	24.1 mi	35m
US 49	3.6 mi	6m
George P Cossar Boulevard	2 mi	2m
Old Highway 42	1.8 mi	3m
North Main Street	1.2 mi	2m
West Main Street	0.6 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 55 — 131.6 mi, about 2h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on MS 32

13 mi · 19 min · MS 32

At end of road, turn left onto MS 32; MS 35

1.6 mi · 2 min · MS 32; MS 35

At end of road, turn right onto MS 32

0.6 mi · 50 sec · West Main Street

Continue on George P Cossar Boulevard

2.0 mi · 2 min · George P Cossar Boulevard

Continue on MS 32

9.7 mi · 14 min · MS 32

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Merge onto I 55

132 mi · 2 hr 22 min · I 55

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg

Keep slight right at fork onto US 49

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 49

Toward Richland, Hattiesburg

Merge onto US 49

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 49; MS 42

0.4 mi · 35 sec · US 49; MS 42

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 49; MS 42

2.4 mi · 4 min · US 49; MS 42

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Old Highway 42

1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 42

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto North Main Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Batson Street

154 ft · 8 sec · Batson Street

Turn right

329 ft · 25 sec

At end of road, turn right onto US 11

98 ft · 4 sec · East Pine Street

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 123.1 miles from Mikoma, MS, or about 2h 24m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 131.6 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 123.1 miles or 2h 24m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 56m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Mikoma, 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 Mikoma, MS

This is one driving day of about 246.3 miles and 4h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mikoma, 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 I 55 for about 131.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 123.1 mi from Mikoma, MS · 2h 24m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Magee, MS

123 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

Magee, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Magee, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 123.1 miles from Mikoma, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 131.6 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

National Monument

Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 152.9

View on nps.gov

Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument

National Monument

In 1955, 14-year-old Emmett Till traveled to Money, Mississippi, to visit relatives. He was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered after reportedly whistling at a white woman. His mother, Mamie Till-Mobley...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.65 one way

$75.31 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 86 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$41.30	$82.60
premium	$4.61	$44.70	$89.40
diesel	$5.64	$54.72	$109.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 86.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

25 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

North Bus Barn

Jackson, MS

NOODOE

14 DCFC

South Bus Barn

Jackson, MS

NOODOE

12 DCFC

Sayle C-Store - Tesla Supercharger

Grenada, MS

Tesla

8 DCFC

Outlets of Mississippi - Tesla Supercharger

Pearl, MS

Tesla

8 DCFC

Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger

Hattiesburg, MS

Tesla

8 DCFC

Turtle Creek Crossing - Tesla Supercharger

Hattiesburg, MS

Tesla

8 DCFC

Kirk Auto Company

Grenada, MS

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Pilot Travel Center 261

Winona, MS

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

EV Connect: 7 ChargePoint Network: 6 Tesla: 4 NOODOE: 3 eVgo Network: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 1 RED_E: 1 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	73.9	0	$25.86	$11.82
Efficient EV	61.6	0	$21.55	$9.85
EV Truck/SUV	98.5	1	$34.48	$15.76

Gas CO2

86 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 14 hours ago

Origin

Mikoma, MS

Late night in Mikoma on Monday

Local time

2:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hattiesburg, MS

Late night in Hattiesburg on Monday

Local time

2:46 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

6 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

4h 54m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Mikoma, MS to Hattiesburg, MS covers 246.3 miles and takes about 4h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 55, Highway 49 South, MS 32. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 123.1 miles from Mikoma, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.65 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.