Origin
Leland, MS
Late night in Leland on Sunday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leland, MS to Hattiesburg, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 8m
Distance
199.2 mi
321 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 56m
★
6 AM
4h 9m
8 AM
4h 35m
10 AM
4h 18m
12 PM
4h 15m
3 PM
4h 19m
5 PM
4h 34m
8 PM
4h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leland, MS
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Trip Overview
Leland to Hattiesburg is 199.2 miles and takes about 4h 8m via Highway 49 South, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Mississippi, connecting the Southeast region from Leland to Hattiesburg. Expect a mixed drive that's manageable for a single day trip. Given the relatively short duration, you have plenty of flexibility to depart when you're ready and make spontaneous stops along the way. It's a straightforward journey for those looking to cover ground efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
99.6 miles from Leland, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 49 South | 80.3 mi | 1h 37m |
| North Martin Luther King Drive | 46.2 mi | 55m |
| Jerry Clower Boulevard | 38.8 mi | 47m |
| US 82 | 15.5 mi | 18m |
| US 49 | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| Old Highway 42 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| I 20 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 49 South
— 80.3 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leland, MS and Hattiesburg, MS.
1
Start on North Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Broad Street
2
Turn left onto South Deer Creek Drive East
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Deer Creek Drive East
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 82; US 278
15 mi
·
18 min
·
US 82; US 278
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto US 49W
46 mi
·
55 min
·
North Martin Luther King Drive
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49W
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 49W
Toward US 49 South: Jackson
6
Merge onto US 49
39 mi
·
47 min
·
Jerry Clower Boulevard
7
Take the exit onto US 49
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US 49
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
US 49
9
Merge onto I 20; I 55; US 49
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 20; I 55; US 49
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 49
347 ft
·
4 sec
·
I 20; US 49
Toward Meridian, Hattiesburg
11
Take the exit onto US 49
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 49
Toward Hattiesburg
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 49
Toward Richland, Hattiesburg
13
Merge onto US 49
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Highway 49 South
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 49; MS 42
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 49; MS 42
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto Old Highway 42
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Highway 42
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Batson Street
154 ft
·
8 sec
·
Batson Street
19
Turn right
329 ft
·
25 sec
20
At end of road, turn right onto US 11
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Pine Street
21
Arrive at destination
US 11
Trip Plan
For this 199.2-mile journey, it's best to get an early start to maximize your daylight and potentially avoid any midday traffic. You'll only have one recommended stop, so plan it strategically along the 80.3-mile stretch on Highway 49 South, perhaps around the halfway point, to refuel and stretch your legs. The estimated fuel cost is $30, so ensure your tank is full before departing Leland. Since the drive is under 5 hours, you won't need to split it, offering you the flexibility to take your time or arrive earlier than expected.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 99.6 miles from Leland, MS, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.3 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 44 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.6 miles or 2h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hattiesburg, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Leland, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Leland, MS
This is one driving day of about 199.2 miles and 4h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Leland, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Highway 49 South for about 80.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.6 miles from Leland, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Highway 49 South if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 113 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 82; US 278
At end of road, turn left onto US 82; US 278
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
62.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
US 49W
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49W toward US 49 South: Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 49 South: Jackson
6
111.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 17m in
|
I 20; US 49
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 49 toward Meridian, Hattiesburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Meridian, Hattiesburg
6
112.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m in
|
US 49
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49 toward Richland, Hattiesburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Richland, Hattiesburg
5
113 mi into trip
|
~2h 19m in
|
US 49 / Highway 49 South
Merge onto US 49 / Highway 49 South
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.08 one way
$60.17 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $33.02 | $66.05 |
| premium | $4.56 | $35.75 | $71.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.98 | $87.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.8 | 0 | $20.92 | $9.56 |
| Efficient EV | 49.8 | 0 | $17.43 | $7.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.7 | 0 | $27.89 | $12.75 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Hattiesburg, MS
Late night in Hattiesburg on Sunday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
17 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
4h 8m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 56% of it on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 80.3 miles on Highway 49 South, providing a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. As you progress, you'll transition from Highway 49 South onto roads like North Martin Luther King Drive and Jerry Clower Boulevard as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience both faster highway travel and more localized road segments.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80.3 mi on Highway 49 South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near US 82; US 278.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 199.2 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: at 0.8 miles (US 82; US 278): Lane positioning matters here; at 62.5 miles (US 49W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 111.6 miles (I 20; US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Leland, MS and Hattiesburg, MS, road signs point toward Meridian and Richland.
Meridian
111.6 mi in
|
~2h 17m
|
via I 20; US 49
Richland
112.2 mi in
|
~2h 18m
|
via US 49
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 8m. Total distance: 199.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 80.3 miles on Highway 49 South. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 82; US 278): Lane positioning matters here; at 62.5 miles (US 49W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 111.6 miles (I 20; US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Hattiesburg, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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