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Trip from Hattiesburg, MS to Richton, MS

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 28m

Distance

113.9 mi

183 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 19m ★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Richton, MS, MS

Richton, MS

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Trip Overview

This 113.9-mile drive from Hattiesburg, MS, to Richton, MS, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 28 minutes. Primarily utilizing US 49 and I-55, with a short segment on Calhoun Parkway, this trip is almost entirely highway driving. With a fuel cost estimated at $17, it's an economical journey. The route stays within the Southeast region, offering a straightforward transit through Mississippi. It's a practical choice for a quick trip, requiring no overnight stops and allowing for a flexible schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

56.9 miles from Hattiesburg, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 49 84.7 mi 1h 44m
I 55 19 mi 22m
Calhoun Parkway 3 mi 7m
Old Highway 42 1.7 mi 3m
North Main Street 1.3 mi 3m
Sowell Road 0.5 mi 1m
East Pine Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 49 — 84.7 mi, about 1h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg, MS and Richton, 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

66 mi · 1 hr 20 min · US 49
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit onto US 49

0.2 mi · 21 sec · US 49
12

Keep slight left at fork onto US 49

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 49
Toward Jackson
13

Keep slight right at fork onto US 49

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 49
14

Merge onto I 55

19 mi · 22 min · I 55
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward Sowell Road
16

Turn left onto MS 857

0.5 mi · 1 min · Sowell Road
17

Turn right onto Calhoun Parkway

3.0 mi · 7 min · Calhoun Parkway
18

At end of road, turn left

3.2 mi · 5 min
19

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of about 2.5 hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. You can depart at your convenience, but an early start will give you the most flexibility upon arrival in Richton. The longest stretch without a major change in road is 84.7 miles on US 49, so plan your fuel and any quick breaks before embarking on that segment. Since there are no designated stops in the data, pack any necessities or snacks you might need. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before hitting that long stretch on US 49, to ensure a smooth arrival.

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 56.9 miles from Hattiesburg, MS, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.7 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 25 miles or 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 56.9 miles or 1h 12m 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 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richton, 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 113.9 miles and 2h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Hattiesburg, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 49 for about 84.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

human settlement in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Magee, MS

57 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

Collins, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Magee, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.9 miles from Hattiesburg, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 49 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · final third

Bougie Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Florence, Mississippi

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third · 43min to go 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+16017159972

Visit website

Northshore Specialty Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jackson, Mississippi

2.9 mi

Best coffee break · final third

Urban Foxes

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jackson, Mississippi

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third · 32min to go 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+17695725505

Visit website

Coffee Prose Midtown

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jackson, Mississippi

1.6 mi

The Espresso Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Richland, Mississippi

1.4 mi

Bougie Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Florence, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+16017159972

Visit website

Northshore Specialty Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+16014149847

Visit website

Mazzio’s Pizza & Wings

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Madison, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16018537778

Visit website

Red Samurai Express

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Madison, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17693000654

Visit website

Urban Foxes

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+17695725505

Visit website

Coffee Prose Midtown

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+17692080230

Visit website

The Espresso Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Richland, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+17692358869

Soule' coffee + bubbletea

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

Visit website

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.4 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

1.1 mi from route

Petro Stopping Centers

1.4 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

2.1 mi from route

Hattiesburg Pocket Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Mississippi Civil Rights Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16015766800

Visit website

African American Military History Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16014501942

Visit website

Old Capitol Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–1 pm

+16015766920

Visit website

Museum of Mississippi History

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16015766800

Visit website

601 Escape Rooms

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: Closed

+16012603334

Visit website

Mississippi Museum of Art

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+16019601515

Visit website

Eudora Welty House & Garden

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+16013537762

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 106.8 — 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.
5
86.2 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | US 49

Keep slight left at fork onto US 49 toward Jackson

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Jackson
4
86.9 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in | US 49

Keep slight right at fork onto US 49

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
106.8 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in

Take the exit toward Sowell Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Sowell Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.20 one way

$34.40 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $18.88 $37.77
premium $4.56 $20.44 $40.89
diesel $5.61 $25.15 $50.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.2 0 $11.96 $5.47
Efficient EV 28.5 0 $9.97 $4.56
EV Truck/SUV 45.6 0 $15.95 $7.29

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 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 17, 2026

Origin

Hattiesburg, MS

Late night in Hattiesburg on Tuesday

Local time

4:09 AM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

S 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Richton, MS

Late night in Richton on Tuesday

Local time

4:09 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°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

2h 28m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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.

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

National Monument

Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 90.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for 95% of this journey. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained highways, including a significant uninterrupted stretch of 84.7 miles on US 49. This profile suggests a consistent pace with minimal slowdowns. While the exact scenery isn't detailed, the highway nature implies efficient travel rather than winding, scenic byways. The drive is largely about covering ground effectively, with the transition between roads being smooth and designed for flow.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 84.7 mi on US 49.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and I 55. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MS 967 / North Main Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 113.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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 86.2 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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 Richton, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Jackson along the way.

Jackson

86.2 mi in | ~1h 48m | via US 49

About the Cities

Starting 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 28m. Total distance: 113.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 84.7 miles on US 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 6 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Richton, MS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. There are 6 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

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 86.2 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes — Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. 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 Richton, 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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