Origin
Fayette, MS
Late night in Fayette on Tuesday
Local time
3:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayette, 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
2h 56m
Distance
137.7 mi
222 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 46m
★
6 AM
2h 57m
8 AM
3h 19m
10 AM
3h 5m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 6m
5 PM
3h 18m
8 PM
2h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fayette, MS
Bingqian Li
Trip Overview
Fayette, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is 137.7 miles and takes about 2h 56m via US 84, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive cuts across Mississippi from the Southwest region to the Southeast region, staying within the state for the entire journey. It's a straightforward trip, ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Plan for a single day of travel, as the duration is well within a comfortable driving window.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
68.9 miles from Fayette, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 93.5 mi | 1h 49m |
| US 49 | 24.4 mi | 30m |
| MS 28 | 13.6 mi | 23m |
| Old Highway 42 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| MS 184 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Poindexter Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 93.5 mi, about 1h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayette, MS and Hattiesburg, MS.
1
Start on Poindexter Street
179 ft
·
10 sec
·
Poindexter Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto MS 28; MS 33
14 mi
·
23 min
·
MS 28; MS 33
4
Turn left onto US 84
63 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US 84
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
23 min
·
US 84
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 84
10 mi
·
12 min
·
US 84
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
8
Turn straight onto MS 184
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
MS 184
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 49 South: Hattiesburg
10
Merge onto US 49
22 mi
·
26 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 49; MS 42
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 49; MS 42
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto Old Highway 42
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Highway 42
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Batson Street
154 ft
·
8 sec
·
Batson Street
16
Turn right
329 ft
·
25 sec
17
At end of road, turn right onto US 11
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Pine Street
18
Arrive at destination
US 11
Trip Plan
With a total duration of under 3 hours, this is a trip you can easily complete in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. The longest stretch without a major road change is 93.5 miles on US 84, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the halfway point of that segment. Given the efficient nature of this drive and a fuel cost estimated at $21, planning for one stop around the midpoint of the 93.5-mile stretch on US 84 would be wise for a quick break or refueling.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.9 miles from Fayette, MS, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.5 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 30 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.9 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 22m
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 Fayette, 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 Fayette, MS
This is one driving day of about 137.7 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Fayette, 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 US 84 for about 93.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68.9 miles from Fayette, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.5 miles.
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 115 decision points cluster between mile 14.8 and 137.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
14.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 84
Turn left onto US 84
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
110.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 19m in
|
US 49
Merge onto US 49
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
134.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 49m in
|
Old Highway 42
Turn left onto Old Highway 42
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
136.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 53m in
|
North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
137.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 56m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.80 one way
$41.59 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $22.83 | $45.66 |
| premium | $4.56 | $24.72 | $49.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.40 | $60.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.3 | 0 | $14.46 | $6.61 |
| Efficient EV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.05 | $5.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.1 | 0 | $19.28 | $8.81 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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
3:17 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 56m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Natchez National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Discover the history of all the peoples of Natchez, Mississippi, from European settlement, African enslavement, the American cotton economy, to the Civil Rights struggle on the lower Mississippi River...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
Free
near mile 14.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 98% of the route utilizing major roads like US 84, US 49, and MS 28. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 93.5 miles primarily on US 84, offering a consistent pace for most of the journey. The character of the drive is one of efficiency, with limited deviations from the main highway corridors. Expect a straightforward driving experience that allows you to cover ground quickly and steadily.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 93.5 mi on US 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and US 49. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 14.8 miles in near US 84.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 56m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.8 miles (US 84): Lane positioning matters here; at 110.2 miles (US 49): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 134.6 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 2h 56m. Total distance: 137.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 93.5 miles on US 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.8 miles (US 84): Lane positioning matters here; at 110.2 miles (US 49): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 134.6 miles (Old Highway 42): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Natchez National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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