Origin
Laurel, MS
Late night in Laurel on Tuesday
Local time
3:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laurel, MS to Hattiesburg, 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
41m
Distance
30.2 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laurel, MS
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Connecting Laurel and Hattiesburg is a straightforward 30.2-mile journey that typically takes about 41 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, this trip is perfectly suited as a quick day outing rather than an overnight excursion. You can expect to spend roughly $5 on fuel, making it a very budget-friendly transit across Southeast Mississippi. The route relies heavily on I-59 and US-11, keeping you within the same region for the duration of the trip. Whether you are commuting or just looking for a change of scenery, this efficient connection between the two cities is simple to navigate.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 59 | 14.7 mi | 16m |
| US 11 | 13.5 mi | 19m |
| Moselle-Seminary Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Leontyne Price Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Pine Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 6th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sawmill Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 5th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 59
— 14.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel, MS and Hattiesburg, MS.
1
Start on Yates Avenue
157 ft
·
8 sec
·
Yates Avenue
2
Turn right onto North 5th Avenue
264 ft
·
14 sec
·
North 5th Avenue
3
Turn left onto Sawmill Road
218 ft
·
4 sec
·
Sawmill Road
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Sawmill Road
473 ft
·
10 sec
·
Sawmill Road
5
Enter roundabout onto 6th Avenue
164 ft
·
3 sec
·
6th Avenue
6
Continue on 6th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
6th Avenue
7
Continue on Leontyne Price Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Leontyne Price Boulevard
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
9
Merge onto I 59; US 84; MS 15
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I 59; US 84; MS 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Moselle
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
117 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Moselle
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Moselle-Seminary Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Moselle-Seminary Road
13
Turn straight onto US 11
13 mi
·
19 min
·
US 11
14
Turn right onto US 11
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Pine Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 11
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Sawmill Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Sawmill Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
6th Avenue
Enter roundabout onto 6th Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 59; US 84; MS 15
Merge onto I 59; US 84; MS 15
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
15.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Moselle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Moselle
8
15.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Moselle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Moselle
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.56 one way
$9.12 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.01 | $10.01 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.42 | $10.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Hattiesburg, MS
Late night in Hattiesburg on Tuesday
Local time
3:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 93% of your travel time spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend much of your time on I-59, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of 14.7 miles, allowing for steady highway speeds. The route also incorporates US-11 and Moselle-Seminary Road, transitioning you between fast-paced interstate travel and local highway connections. Expect a consistent, functional driving experience that prioritizes efficiency over technical winding roads. It is a no-nonsense path that gets you from point A to point B with minimal deviation.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.7 mi on I 59.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 59 and US 11. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Sawmill Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 30.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Sawmill Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.2 miles (6th Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1 miles (I 59; US 84; MS 15): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
304 ft
162 ft
Total Climb
130 ft
Total Descent
233 ft
Highest Point
304 ft
~13.9 mi in
Elevation Range
143 ft
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 Laurel, MS to Hattiesburg, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Moselle along the way.
Moselle
15.6 mi in
|
~18m
About the Cities
Starting in Laurel, MS
Full guide →Laurel is a small city in the inland area of the Gulf Coast region of Mississippi. It's best known in American culture as the home base of husband-and-wife home renovation team Ben and Erin Napier, stars of the HGTV series Home Town.
Arriving 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 41m. Total distance: 30.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.7 miles on I 59. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Hattiesburg, MS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 0.1 miles (Sawmill Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.2 miles (6th Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1 miles (I 59; US 84; MS 15): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hattiesburg, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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