Origin
Hattiesburg, MS
Late night in Hattiesburg on Tuesday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hattiesburg, MS to Sumrall, 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
28m
Distance
18 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sumrall, MS
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Trip Overview
Hattiesburg to Sumrall is 18 miles and takes about 28 minutes via MS 42 and US 49, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Mississippi's Southeast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a quick hop that's ideal if you're looking for minimal travel time between these two points. You'll mainly be on well-maintained highways, making it an easy section to add to a larger journey or complete as a standalone errand.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MS 42 | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| US 49 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Old Highway 42 | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Jackson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Poplar Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Pine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MS 42
— 7.9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg, MS and Sumrall, 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
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto MS 42
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
MS 42
8
Turn left onto Poplar Street
263 ft
·
16 sec
·
Poplar Street
9
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
365 ft
·
16 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
10
Continue on Jackson Street
407 ft
·
18 sec
·
Jackson Street
11
Arrive at destination
Jackson Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.9 — 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.
3
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Turn slight right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 49
Turn straight onto US 49
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
17.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Pennsylvania Avenue
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.97 | $7.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Sumrall, MS
Late night in Sumrall on Tuesday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
28m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 91% of it on highways. You'll experience stretches that feel like classic American road cruising. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 7.9 miles along MS 42, giving you a good sense of consistent travel. Expect a mix of efficient highway driving and potentially some local road segments as you approach your destination. It's designed for getting you from point A to point B without much fuss.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on MS 42.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 42 and US 49. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MS 967 / North Main Street.
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 28m drive. You will face about 7 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 967 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Old Highway 42): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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 28m. Total distance: 18 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on MS 42. 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 967 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Old Highway 42): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sumrall, 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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