Origin
Poplarville, MS
Late night in Poplarville on Tuesday
Local time
4:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Poplarville, 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
50m
Distance
39.5 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Poplarville, MS
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick trek through Southeast Mississippi, the 39.5-mile journey from Poplarville to Hattiesburg is an ideal candidate for a simple day trip. You can expect to spend about 43 minutes behind the wheel, making this a highly efficient connection between the two cities. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, this route is as economical as it is straightforward. Since you are staying within the same region, you won't need to worry about major geographic transitions or overnight stays. It serves as a practical, no-fuss option for travelers who prefer a short drive over a long-haul expedition.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 59 | 30.4 mi | 32m |
| Broadway Drive | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| MS 26 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Veterans Memorial Drive | 2 mi | 2m |
| West Pine Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Front Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West Railroad Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 59
— 30.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poplarville, MS and Hattiesburg, MS.
1
Start on this road
79 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto MS 26
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
MS 26
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
5
Merge onto I 59
30 mi
·
32 min
·
I 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 11: Downtown Hattiesburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto US 11
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
Use the left / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 11
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Broadway Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 11
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pine Street
10
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
503 ft
·
14 sec
·
2nd Avenue
11
Turn left onto West Railroad Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Railroad Street
12
Turn left onto Ronie Street
339 ft
·
11 sec
·
Ronie Street
13
Turn right onto US 11
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Front Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto US 11
322 ft
·
20 sec
·
Mobile Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto US 11
422 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Pine Street
16
Arrive at destination
US 11
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Poplarville, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 39.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 59
Merge onto I 59
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
33.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward US 11: Downtown Hattiesburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 11: Downtown Hattiesburg
6
39.1 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 11 / West Front Street
Turn right onto US 11 / West Front Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
39.4 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
US 11 / Mobile Street
Turn left onto US 11 / Mobile Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.97 one way
$11.93 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.09 | $14.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
4:02 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
21 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
50m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate using a combination of South Main Street, US 11, and Veterans Memorial Drive to reach your destination. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches—with the longest segment being 0 miles on South Main Street—you should be prepared for a more engaged, localized driving experience. The road profile demands your full attention as you transition through these local thoroughfares. This is a journey defined by its technical, stop-and-go nature rather than open-road cruising.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.4 mi on I 59.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 59 and Broadway Drive. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.5 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 50m. Total distance: 39.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.4 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: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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