Origin
Lucedale, MS
Late night in Lucedale on Tuesday
Local time
3:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lucedale, 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
1h 11m
Distance
54.4 mi
88 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lucedale, MS
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward connection between Lucedale and Hattiesburg, this 54.4-mile trip is an efficient way to cross Southeast Mississippi. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 11 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. With a fuel budget of just $8, it is an economical route that requires no overnight stops. You will primarily follow US 98, transitioning into local streets like James and Main as you arrive at your destination. Whether you are commuting or just passing through, the simplicity of this drive makes it easy to manage without the stress of long-haul travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 98 | 41.6 mi | 48m |
| James Street | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| Main Street | 5 mi | 7m |
| Bay Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Mobile Street | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| Buschman Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Pine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Commerce Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 98
— 41.6 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lucedale, MS and Hattiesburg, MS.
1
Start on Commerce Street
181 ft
·
13 sec
·
Commerce Street
2
Turn left onto Summer Street
173 ft
·
6 sec
·
Summer Street
3
Turn right onto MS 198
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto US 98
25 mi
·
28 min
·
US 98
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 98
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US 98
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto James Street
6.7 mi
·
12 min
·
James Street
7
Keep slight left at fork onto James Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
James Street
8
Enter roundabout onto Bay Street
106 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bay Street
9
Continue on Bay Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bay Street
10
Turn right onto Buschman Street
512 ft
·
15 sec
·
Buschman Street
11
Turn left onto Mobile Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Mobile Street
12
Turn left onto US 11
422 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Pine Street
13
Arrive at destination
US 11
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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
First break window
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.2 miles from Lucedale, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 54.1 — 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
|
Summer Street
Turn left onto Summer Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MS 198 / Main Street
Turn right onto MS 198 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 98
Turn left onto US 98
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
53.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
Bay Street
Enter roundabout onto Bay Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
54.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
Mobile Street
Turn left onto Mobile Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.22 one way
$16.43 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.02 | $18.04 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.76 | $19.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.01 | $24.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.62 | $3.48 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Hattiesburg, MS
Late night in Hattiesburg on Tuesday
Local time
3:46 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
1h 11m 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 trip is defined by its focus on highway travel, with 76% of the route dedicated to primary thoroughfares. You will settle into a steady rhythm on US 98, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 41.6 miles. While the experience is primarily a highway-focused drive, the pace shifts slightly as you exit the open road and navigate the local infrastructure of James Street and Main Street. It is a functional, no-nonsense path that prioritizes direct transit over winding backroads. Expect a consistent driving feel that allows you to maintain momentum until you reach the final approach into Hattiesburg.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.6 mi on US 98.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 98 and James Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Summer 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 1h 11m drive. You will face about 9 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 (Summer Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MS 198 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (US 98): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 1h 11m. Total distance: 54.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.6 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 (Summer Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MS 198 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (US 98): 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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