Traveling from Hattiesburg to Hazlehurst is a straightforward 104.6-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 12 minutes to complete. Because this route is a compact one-day trip, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated logistics. Budgeting roughly $16 for fuel is a safe estimate for this drive, which remains entirely within the Southeast region of Mississippi. You will navigate a combination of US 84, US 49, and I-55, making it an efficient connection between the two cities. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, the simplicity of this path allows for a stress-free experience that fits easily into a single day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.3 miles from Hattiesburg, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 84
49.1 mi
56m
US 49
24.3 mi
30m
I 55
16 mi
17m
Monticello Street Northeast
5 mi
8m
US 51
2 mi
3m
Main Street
1.8 mi
2m
Old Highway 42
1.7 mi
3m
North Main Street
1.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 49.1 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg, MS and Hazlehurst, MS.
1
Start on US 11
27 ft·5 sec·East Pine Street
2
Turn right onto MS 967
1.3 mi·3 min·North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
At end of road, turn left onto Old Highway 42
1.7 mi·3 min·Old Highway 42
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn slight right
0.1 mi·12 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn straight onto US 49
2.2 mi·3 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 49; MS 42
5.4 mi·6 min·US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 49
5.3 mi·6 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 49
0.2 mi·14 sec·US 49
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 49
4.2 mi·4 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 49
7.1 mi·8 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Toward MS 184: Downtown Collins
12
Turn left
72 ft·2 sec
13
Turn left onto MS 184
1.8 mi·2 min·Main Street
14
Turn left onto US 84
10 mi·12 min·US 84
15
Continue on US 84
39 mi·44 min·US 84
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto MS 184
5.0 mi·8 min·Monticello Street Northeast
17
Turn right onto MS 550
0.1 mi·15 sec·Schwem Avenue
18
Turn left onto MS 550
528 ft·10 sec·West Congress Street
19
Continue on MS 550
0.3 mi·39 sec·Union Church Road
20
Turn right onto US 51
0.7 mi·1 min·US 51
21
Turn left onto Union St Extended Northeast
0.8 mi·1 min·Union St Extended Northeast
22
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·39 sec
23
Merge onto I 55
16 mi·17 min·I 55
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward South Hazlehurst
25
Turn right onto County Farm Road
0.9 mi·2 min·County Farm Road
26
Turn left onto US 51
1.3 mi·2 min·US 51
27
Turn right onto West Gallatin Street
85 ft·2 sec·West Gallatin Street
28
Arrive at destination
West Gallatin Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time, though leaving early can help you avoid any potential peak-hour congestion on the interstate segments. With no required stops listed for this 104.6-mile trek, you have the freedom to decide whether you want to push through the full 2 hours and 12 minutes at once or take a quick break to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the highway stretches, as the $16 estimated cost assumes consistent highway speeds. A smart strategy for this route is to utilize the transition between US 49 and I-55 as a natural checkpoint to check your navigation and verify your remaining distance to Hazlehurst.
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 52.3 miles from Hattiesburg, MS, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.1 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 23 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.3 miles or 1h 7m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hazlehurst, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hattiesburg, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Hattiesburg, MS
This is one driving day of about 104.6 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Hattiesburg, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 84 for about 49.1 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 83.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip|~0m in|MS 967 / North Main Street
Turn right onto MS 967 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.3 mi into trip|~3m in|Old Highway 42
At end of road, turn left onto Old Highway 42
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
27.5 mi into trip|~37m in
Take the exit toward MS 184: Downtown Collins
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward MS 184: Downtown Collins
4
27.7 mi into trip|~37m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
83.7 mi into trip|~1h 46m in|MS 550 / West Congress Street
Turn left onto MS 550 / West Congress Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.80 one way
$31.59 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$17.34
$34.68
premium
$4.56
$18.77
$37.55
diesel
$5.61
$23.09
$46.19
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.4
0
$10.98
$5.02
Efficient EV
26.2
0
$9.15
$4.18
EV Truck/SUV
41.8
0
$14.64
$6.69
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Hattiesburg, MS
Night
in Hattiesburg on Saturday
Local time
11:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hazlehurst, MS
Night
in Hazlehurst on Saturday
Local time
11:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
25 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
2h 12m 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 trip is heavily focused on highway travel, with 89% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You should be prepared for a consistent pace, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 49.1 miles along US 84. The road personality shifts from regional highway segments to the more structured environment of I-55, providing a predictable experience behind the wheel. Because the route relies so heavily on high-speed roads, you can expect a steady, focused drive rather than a winding backroads excursion. It is a practical, utilitarian route designed to move you between points A and B with minimal deviation.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.1 mi on US 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and US 49. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MS 967 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 104.6 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start (MS 967 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Old Highway 42): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
478 ft164 ft
Total Climb
697 ft
Total Descent
384 ft
Highest Point
478 ft
~78.4 mi in
Elevation Range
313 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 104.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.1 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: near the start (MS 967 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Old Highway 42): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hazlehurst, MS before heading back.
