Diamondhead, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is 82.8 miles and takes about 1h 49m via US 49 and I 10, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Mississippi, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on highways, making it a convenient option for a quick transition between these two points. Given its short duration and highway focus, this route is ideal for a same-day trip. You'll find it efficient for getting from your starting point to your destination with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.4 miles from Diamondhead, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 49
60.5 mi
1h 12m
I 10
13.3 mi
14m
Edwards Street
2.8 mi
6m
Kiln Delisle Road
1.5 mi
2m
Kapalama Drive
1.2 mi
3m
Faye Road
0.7 mi
1m
Diamondhead Drive West
0.6 mi
1m
Bay Street
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 60.5 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Diamondhead, MS and Hattiesburg, MS.
1
Start on this road
136 ft·9 sec·this road
2
Turn left
382 ft·21 sec
3
Turn left
0.2 mi·54 sec
4
At end of road, turn right onto Diamondhead Drive West
0.6 mi·1 min·Diamondhead Drive West
5
Turn left onto Kino Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·Kino Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto Kapalama Drive
1.2 mi·3 min·Kapalama Drive
7
Turn right onto Vic Faye Road
0.2 mi·25 sec·Vic Faye Road
8
Continue on Faye Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Faye Road
9
Turn right onto Kiln Delisle Road
1.5 mi·2 min·Kiln Delisle Road
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
11
Merge onto I 10
13 mi·14 min·I 10
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg
13
Continue on US 49
56 mi·1 hr 6 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 49
2.4 mi·2 min·US 49
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto US 49
2.4 mi·2 min·US 49
16
Turn right onto Edwards Street
2.8 mi·6 min·Edwards Street
Use the right lane.
17
At end of road, turn left onto James Street
465 ft·11 sec·James Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18
Enter roundabout onto Bay Street
106 ft·2 sec·Bay Street
19
Continue on Bay Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Bay Street
20
Turn right onto Buschman Street
512 ft·15 sec·Buschman Street
21
Turn left onto Mobile Street
0.2 mi·1 min·Mobile Street
22
Turn left onto US 11
422 ft·18 sec·East Pine Street
23
Arrive at destination
US 11
Trip Plan
With a total drive time of under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility on when to depart. Leaving Diamondhead anytime mid-morning should get you to Hattiesburg with plenty of daylight remaining. The fuel cost is estimated at $13, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you set off, especially since the longest stretch without a potential exit is a considerable 60.5 miles on US 49. There are no specific recommended stops mentioned, so feel free to take a break whenever you feel the need, perhaps at a service area along I 10.
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 41.4 miles from Diamondhead, MS, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.5 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 18 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.4 miles or 54m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hattiesburg, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Diamondhead, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Diamondhead, MS
This is one driving day of about 82.8 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Diamondhead, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 49 for about 60.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 82.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
79 mi into trip|~1h 39m in|Edwards Street
Turn right onto Edwards Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
81.8 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|James Street
At end of road, turn left onto James Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
81.9 mi into trip|~1h 46m in|Bay Street
Enter roundabout onto Bay Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
82.5 mi into trip|~1h 47m in|Mobile Street
Turn left onto Mobile Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.50 one way
$25.01 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$13.73
$27.45
premium
$4.56
$14.86
$29.72
diesel
$5.61
$18.28
$36.56
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: 29 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.8
0
$8.69
$3.97
Efficient EV
20.7
0
$7.24
$3.31
EV Truck/SUV
33.1
0
$11.59
$5.30
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 as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Diamondhead, MS
Late night
in Diamondhead on Tuesday
Local time
4:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hattiesburg, MS
Late night
in Hattiesburg on Tuesday
Local time
4:16 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 49m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 89% of the journey on major roads. You'll experience an 82.8-mile trip that includes stretches on US 49 and I 10. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 60.5 miles, primarily on US 49. This means you can settle in for a good period of consistent driving without frequent turns or significant slowdowns. The character is largely one of efficient travel, prioritizing speed and directness over winding scenery.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.5 mi on US 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and I 10. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 49m drive. You will face about 15 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: Navigation decision point; at 79 miles (Edwards Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 81.8 miles (James Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
The longest stretch is about 60.5 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 79 miles (Edwards Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 81.8 miles (James Street): 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.
