Origin
Hattiesburg, MS
Morning in Hattiesburg on Sunday
Local time
11:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hattiesburg, MS to Bay Saint Louis, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
83.4 mi
134 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bay Saint Louis, MS
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Trip Overview
Hattiesburg to Bay Saint Louis is 83.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 54 minutes via Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Mississippi, moving from the Southeast region to the coast. It's a relatively straightforward trip, suitable for a single day, offering a practical way to get from inland Hattiesburg to the Gulf. Consider this route if you're looking for a direct connection without extensive detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.7 miles from Hattiesburg, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway | 33.2 mi | 35m |
| MS 603 | 25 mi | 37m |
| South Main Street | 15.7 mi | 23m |
| Broadway Drive | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| US 90 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Pine Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| South 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
— 33.2 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg, MS and Bay Saint Louis, MS.
1
Start on US 11
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Pine Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Continue on US 11
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Broadway Drive
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
4
Merge onto I 59; US 98
33 mi
·
35 min
·
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward MS 53: Poplarville, Necaise
6
Turn left onto MS 53
16 mi
·
23 min
·
South Main Street
7
Continue on MS 603
25 mi
·
37 min
·
MS 603
8
Turn left onto US 90
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 90
9
Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
10
Turn right onto South 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South 2nd Street
11
Arrive at destination
South 2nd Street
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of just under two hours, this drive offers plenty of flexibility. You can easily depart mid-morning and still arrive with ample daylight. With a fuel cost estimated at $13, it's an economical trip, so plan your fuel stops accordingly, though you likely won't need many. Keep an eye on your GPS as you transition between MS 603 and local roads like South Main Street to ensure you stay on track.
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 41.7 miles from Hattiesburg, MS, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.2 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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.7 miles or 51m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bay Saint Louis, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Hattiesburg, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hattiesburg, MS
This is one driving day of about 83.4 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Hattiesburg, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway for about 33.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.7 miles from Hattiesburg, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 83.2 — 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
|
US 11 / East Pine Street
Depart onto US 11 / East Pine Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 59; US 98 / Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 59; US 98 / Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
39.1 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward MS 53: Poplarville, Necaise
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MS 53: Poplarville, Necaise
3
39.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
MS 53 / South Main Street
Turn left onto MS 53 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
83.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
|
South 2nd Street
Turn right onto South 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.60 one way
$25.19 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $13.83 | $27.65 |
| premium | $4.56 | $14.97 | $29.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.41 | $36.83 |
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: 29.2 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 | 25 | 0 | $8.76 | $4.00 |
| Efficient EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.30 | $3.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.4 | 0 | $11.68 | $5.34 |
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.
Destination
Bay Saint Louis, MS
Morning in Bay Saint Louis on Sunday
Local time
11:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°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
8 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 54m 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?
This trip features a mixed drive, with about 32% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate stretches on Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway, MS 603, and South Main Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 33.2 miles on Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway, providing a solid period of consistent driving. The road character shifts as you progress, moving from more highway-like conditions to local streets closer to your destination.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.2 mi on Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 11 / East Pine Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hattiesburg, MS to Bay Saint Louis, MS is easy. At 1h 54m with 32% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 11 / East Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (I 59; US 98 / Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hattiesburg, MS to Bay Saint Louis, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Necaise along the way.
Necaise
39.1 mi in
|
~47m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 83.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.2 miles on Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway. 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 (US 11 / East Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (I 59; US 98 / Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bay Saint Louis, 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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