This straightforward 79-mile drive from Hattiesburg to Hurley, Mississippi, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 41 minutes. Primarily following US 98 and MS 63, with a short section on James Street, this route offers a focused highway experience. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, it's an economical journey through the Southeast region. Given its short duration and lack of designated stops, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your timing for this drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.5 miles from Hattiesburg, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 98
43.1 mi
50m
MS 63
22.6 mi
25m
James Street
6.9 mi
12m
Airport Boulevard
4.7 mi
7m
State Highway 613
0.6 mi
<1m
Bay Street
0.5 mi
1m
North Main Street
0.3 mi
<1m
East Pine Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 98
— 43.1 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg, MS and Hurley, MS.
1
Start on US 11
27 ft·8 sec·East Pine Street
2
Turn left onto MS 969
0.3 mi·55 sec·North Main Street
3
Continue on MS 969
0.5 mi·1 min·Bay Street
4
Enter roundabout onto James Street
151 ft·3 sec·James Street
5
Continue on James Street
6.9 mi·12 min·James Street
Use the straight lane.
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 98
11 mi·12 min·US 98
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 98
32 mi·37 min·US 98
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
9
Turn right onto MS 63
23 mi·25 min·MS 63
10
Turn left onto MS 614
4.7 mi·7 min·Airport Boulevard
11
Turn left onto MS 613
0.6 mi·59 sec·State Highway 613
12
Arrive at destination
MS 613
Trip Plan
Since this 79-mile trip takes under two hours, you have the luxury of flexibility with your departure time. There are no recommended stops, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly before you leave Hattiesburg. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a town or significant break is over 43 miles on US 98. The estimated fuel cost is around $12, so factor that into your budget for this straightforward Mississippi journey.
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 39.5 miles from Hattiesburg, MS, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.1 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 17 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.5 miles or 52m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hurley, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hattiesburg, MS
This is one driving day of about 79 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Hattiesburg, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 98 for about 43.1 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 50.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|MS 969 / North Main Street
Turn left onto MS 969 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip|~2m in|James Street
Enter roundabout onto James Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
0.8 mi into trip|~2m in|James Street
Slight right onto James Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
7.7 mi into trip|~15m in|US 98
At end of road, turn left onto US 98
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
50.8 mi into trip|~1h 5m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.93 one way
$23.86 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$13.10
$26.19
premium
$4.56
$14.18
$28.36
diesel
$5.61
$17.44
$34.88
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.7
0
$8.30
$3.79
Efficient EV
19.8
0
$6.91
$3.16
EV Truck/SUV
31.6
0
$11.06
$5.06
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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 20, 2026
Origin
Hattiesburg, MS
Morning
in Hattiesburg on Tuesday
Local time
7:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hurley, MS
Morning
in Hurley on Tuesday
Local time
7:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
24 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
1h 41m 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?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 84% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 43.1 miles on US 98, offering a consistent pace. The route maintains a steady character, largely characterized by highway driving rather than winding local roads. This means you can anticipate a predictable driving experience for most of the 79 miles.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.1 mi on US 98.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 98 and MS 63. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MS 969 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 41m drive. You will face about 8 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 (MS 969 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (James Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.8 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 43.1 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: near the start (MS 969 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (James Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.8 miles (James Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hurley, MS before heading back.
