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Trip from Brandon, MS to Hattiesburg, MS

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 57m

Distance

86.7 mi

140 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 49m ★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m

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

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Downtown Brandon, MS, MS

Brandon, MS

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Trip Overview

This 86.9-mile drive from Brandon, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is a straightforward, one-day trip that takes about 1 hour and 35 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $13, it's an economical journey through the Southeast region of Mississippi. The route primarily utilizes Louis Wilson Drive, Highway 18, and Highway 13 North, offering a local feel rather than a high-speed interstate experience. Given its short duration and local road nature, you won't need to split this drive or plan for an overnight stay. It's a simple, direct connection between these two Mississippi towns.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

43.3 miles from Brandon, MS

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 49 55.3 mi 1h 7m
Highway 18 16 mi 23m
Highway 13 North 9.2 mi 13m
Louis Wilson Drive 2.6 mi 4m
Old Highway 42 1.8 mi 3m
North Main Street 1.2 mi 2m
East Government Street 0.3 mi <1m
Batson Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 49 — 55.3 mi, about 1h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 80

0.3 mi · 27 sec · East Government Street
2

Turn right onto Louis Wilson Drive

2.6 mi · 4 min · Louis Wilson Drive
Use the right lane.
3

At end of road, turn left onto MS 18

16 mi · 23 min · Highway 18
4

Turn right onto MS 13

9.2 mi · 13 min · Highway 13 North
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
6

Merge onto US 49

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US 49
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on US 49; MS 42

0.4 mi · 35 sec · US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on US 49; MS 42

2.4 mi · 4 min · US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
9

Turn left onto Old Highway 42

1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 42
Use the left lane.
10

Turn right onto North Main Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Turn left onto Batson Street

154 ft · 8 sec · Batson Street
12

Turn right

329 ft · 25 sec
13

At end of road, turn right onto US 11

98 ft · 4 sec · East Pine Street
14

Arrive at destination

US 11

Trip Plan

For this short, 86.9-mile journey, flexibility is key. You can easily depart at your leisure, as the 1 hour and 35-minute duration allows for a relaxed pace. Since there are no designated stops provided, plan for fuel before you leave Brandon, MS, especially since the estimated fuel cost is $13. Keep an eye on your navigation as you transition between Louis Wilson Drive, Highway 18, and Highway 13 North, as the 'turn-heavy' nature of the route means you'll be making several adjustments. Being mindful of local speed limits will be important on these non-highway roads.

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 43.3 miles from Brandon, MS, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.3 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 19 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.3 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 37m

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 Brandon, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brandon, MS

This is one driving day of about 86.7 miles and 1h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Brandon, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 49 for about 55.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Collins, MS, MS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Collins, MS

43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Haven, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.3 miles from Brandon, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Little Caesars Pizza

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Brandon, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16018255312

Visit website

Hattiesburg Pocket Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0 mi from route

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

African American Military History Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16014501942

Visit website

Hattiesburg Zoo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16015454576

Visit website

Time Will Tell Escape Games

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 1:30–8:30 pm

+16018136951

Visit website

Updown Trampoline Park

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+16019099060

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 86.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | Louis Wilson Drive

Turn right onto Louis Wilson Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
28.2 mi into trip | ~43m in | US 49

Merge onto US 49

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

Use the straight lane.
5
83.5 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in | Old Highway 42

Turn left onto Old Highway 42

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
85.3 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in | North Main Street

Turn right onto North Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
86.6 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.09 one way

$26.19 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $14.37 $28.75
premium $4.56 $15.56 $31.12
diesel $5.61 $19.14 $38.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26 0 $9.10 $4.16
Efficient EV 21.7 0 $7.59 $3.47
EV Truck/SUV 34.7 0 $12.14 $5.55

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (67% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Brandon, MS

Morning in Brandon on Tuesday

Local time

7:09 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hattiesburg, MS

Morning in Hattiesburg on Tuesday

Local time

7:09 AM

CDT

Current temp

85°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

1h 57m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a highway share of 0%. This means you'll be navigating through communities and on roads that are not primarily high-speed interstates. While the data doesn't specify the longest uninterrupted stretch, the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests frequent changes in direction and speed. You'll likely experience a more grounded, in-touch-with-the-landscape driving experience, as opposed to a monotonous highway cruise. This road's personality is about engagement with the local infrastructure.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.3 mi on US 49.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and Highway 18. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Louis Wilson Drive.

Driving Effort 5/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 86.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.3 miles (Louis Wilson Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.2 miles (US 49): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.5 miles (Old Highway 42): Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Hattiesburg, MS

Full guide →

Hattiesburg is a city in Forrest County, in the Gulf Coast region of Mississippi. It is best known for being the home of the University of Southern Mississippi.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 86.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 55.3 miles on US 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Louis Wilson Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.2 miles (US 49): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.5 miles (Old Highway 42): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hattiesburg, MS before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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