Origin
Columbia, MS
Late night in Columbia on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbia, MS to Hattiesburg, MS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
33.4 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Columbia, MS
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion across Southeast Mississippi, the 33.4-mile trip from Columbia to Hattiesburg is a straightforward commute. Clocking in at approximately 48 minutes, this drive is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you can easily head out and return without the need for an overnight stay. You will spend the vast majority of your time on US 98, which serves as the primary artery connecting these two communities. Budgeting around $5 for fuel should cover your needs for this short distance, making it an incredibly economical trip. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region, you won’t encounter any major shifts in landscape or climate. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 98 | 29.5 mi | 40m |
| Broad Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Old Hwy 98 East | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| McLeod Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hardy Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 98
— 29.5 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, MS and Hattiesburg, MS.
1
Start on Pittman Street
51 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pittman Street
2
Turn left onto 2nd Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
2nd Street
3
Turn right onto Main Street
409 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Broad Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Broad Street
5
Continue on MS 198
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Hwy 98 East
6
Take the ramp onto MS 198
187 ft
·
5 sec
·
Old Hwy 98 East
7
Turn left onto US 98
22 mi
·
27 min
·
US 98
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 98
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 98
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 98
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 98
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 98
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 98
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 98
5.5 mi
·
11 min
·
US 98
Use the straight lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto Hardy Street
150 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hardy Street
13
Continue on Hardy Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Hardy Street
14
Turn left onto McLeod Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
McLeod Street
15
Turn right onto MS 967
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Main Street
16
Turn left onto Batson Street
154 ft
·
8 sec
·
Batson Street
17
Turn right
329 ft
·
25 sec
18
At end of road, turn right onto US 11
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Pine Street
19
Arrive at destination
US 11
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from Columbia, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 33.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
32.7 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Hardy Street
Enter roundabout onto Hardy Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
32.9 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
McLeod Street
Turn left onto McLeod Street
Navigation decision point
5
33.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
33.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 11 / East Pine Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 11 / East Pine Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.04 one way
$10.09 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.54 | $11.07 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Hattiesburg, MS
Late night in Hattiesburg on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m 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 highway-focused experience, as 91% of this journey is spent on major roads. Your time behind the wheel will be dominated by a significant 29.5-mile stretch along US 98, which provides the bulk of the driving experience. Outside of navigating local surface streets like Broad Street and Old Hwy 98 East at the start and finish, the road is designed for steady, consistent travel. You won't find many technical turns or winding backroads here, as the route favors directness over scenic detours. Staying alert on the long highway portion is key, as the road maintains a predictable pace from start to finish.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.5 mi on US 98.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 98 and Broad Street. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Main Street.
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 33.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.7 miles (Hardy Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 32.9 miles (McLeod Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
378 ft
148 ft
Total Climb
421 ft
Total Descent
404 ft
Highest Point
378 ft
~16.7 mi in
Elevation Range
231 ft
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 48m. Total distance: 33.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.5 miles on US 98. 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 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.7 miles (Hardy Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 32.9 miles (McLeod Street): Navigation decision point.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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