Trip from Waveland, MS to Hattiesburg, MS

Drive Time

1h 52m

Distance

81.7 mi

132 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 44m ★

6 AM

1h 53m

8 AM

2h 9m

10 AM

1h 58m

12 PM

1h 57m

3 PM

1h 59m

5 PM

2h 8m

8 PM

1h 48m

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

Traveling from Waveland to Hattiesburg covers 81.7 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 52 minutes of driving time. Because this is a straightforward trek across Southeast Mississippi, it functions perfectly as a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget approximately $12 for fuel to complete the journey. The route primarily utilizes MS 43, MS 53, and I-59 to navigate between these two points. Whether you are heading north for business or a quick visit, this highway-focused drive offers a reliable and efficient connection through the region. It is a manageable distance that allows for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.

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

40.9 miles from Waveland, MS

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

Drive Character

Expect a trip defined by efficiency, as 90% of your time will be spent on highways. The journey transitions between state roads and the interstate, offering a mix of regional transit and faster travel. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 33.3 miles while cruising on I-59, which provides the most consistent pace of the drive. The personality of the road is strictly functional rather than winding or technical, making it an ideal choice for those who prefer steady highway speeds over local traffic. Navigating this path feels straightforward and predictable, allowing you to focus on the road ahead without complex maneuvers.

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

There are about 21 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 33.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 59 and MS 43. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Coleman Avenue.

Route Complexity 5/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (Coleman Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 75.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 81 miles (2nd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Coleman Avenue

Turn left onto Coleman Avenue

Navigation decision point

75.6 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in

Take the exit toward US 11: Downtown Hattiesburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 11: Downtown Hattiesburg

81 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in | 2nd Avenue

Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

81.4 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in | US 11 / West Front Street

Turn right onto US 11 / West Front Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

81.6 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in | US 11 / Mobile Street

Turn left onto US 11 / Mobile Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 59	33.3 mi	35m
MS 43	25 mi	36m
MS 53	15.6 mi	23m
Broadway Drive	2.6 mi	5m
Veterans Memorial Drive	2 mi	2m
Saint Joseph Street	0.6 mi	1m
West Pine Street	0.6 mi	1m
McLaurin Street	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 59 — 33.3 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Central Avenue

397 ft · 17 sec · Central Avenue

Turn left onto Coleman Avenue

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Coleman Avenue

Continue on Saint Joseph Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

Turn right onto Saint Anthony Street

82 ft · 6 sec · Saint Anthony Street

Turn left onto McLaurin Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · McLaurin Street

Turn left onto Nicholson Avenue

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Nicholson Avenue

Continue on MS 43; MS 603

25 mi · 36 min · MS 43; MS 603

Continue on MS 53

16 mi · 23 min · MS 53

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 33 sec

Merge onto I 59

33 mi · 35 min · I 59

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Toward US 11: Downtown Hattiesburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto US 11

2.0 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

Use the left / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 11

2.6 mi · 5 min · Broadway Drive

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 11

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Pine Street

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

503 ft · 14 sec · 2nd Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto West Railroad Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · West Railroad Street

Turn left onto Ronie Street

339 ft · 11 sec · Ronie Street

Turn right onto US 11

0.3 mi · 1 min · West Front Street

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn left onto US 11

322 ft · 20 sec · Mobile Street

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto US 11

422 ft · 18 sec · East Pine Street

Arrive at destination

US 11

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short drive, you have the advantage of scheduling flexibility to avoid peak traffic hours. Although there are no mandatory stops required for a trip of this length, keeping an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Waveland is a smart move to ensure you stay within your $12 budget. Given that the route is highway-heavy, maintain a steady speed once you transition onto the 33.3-mile stretch of I-59. If you find yourself needing a break, plan your pauses early, as the lack of scheduled stops means you are in control of when to pull over. Utilize the direct nature of the MS 43 and MS 53 connections to keep your travel time close to the 1-hour and 52-minute estimate.

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 40.9 miles from Waveland, MS, or about 1h 1m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.3 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 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 40.9 miles or 1h 1m 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 33m

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 Waveland, 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 Waveland, MS

This is one driving day of about 81.7 miles and 1h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Waveland, 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 33.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40.9 mi from Waveland, MS · 1h 1m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Biloxi, MS

41 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.

Biloxi, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.9 miles from Waveland, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.49 one way

$24.98 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$13.70	$27.40
premium	$4.61	$14.83	$29.66
diesel	$5.64	$18.15	$36.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	24.5	$8.58	$3.92
Efficient EV	20.4	$7.15	$3.27
EV Truck/SUV	32.7	$11.44	$5.23

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Waveland, MS

Night in Waveland on Sunday

Local time

9:36 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hattiesburg, MS

Night in Hattiesburg on Sunday

Local time

9:36 PM

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

4 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

1h 52m 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 Waveland, MS to Hattiesburg, MS covers 81.7 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 59, MS 43, MS 53. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 40.9 miles from Waveland, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.49 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.

The route from Waveland, MS to Hattiesburg, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Waveland, MS to Hattiesburg, MS

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Hattiesburg, MS

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Waveland, MS

Hattiesburg, MS

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 52m on the road

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