Origin
Richton, MS
Late night in Richton on Tuesday
Local time
5:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richton, 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
35m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 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 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richton, MS
大 董
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Richton to Hattiesburg, you can expect a straightforward 22.6-mile journey that typically takes about 35 minutes. This trek is firmly rooted in Southeast Mississippi, keeping you within the same region for the duration of the drive. Because of the short distance, this is an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You should budget roughly $3 for fuel, making it a very economical route. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a change of scenery, the simplicity of this drive makes it easy to fit into any schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dogwood Avenue | 18.1 mi | 25m |
| East Central Avenue | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| US 11 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Pine Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Oak Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dogwood Avenue
— 18.1 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richton, MS and Hattiesburg, MS.
1
Start on Oak Street
68 ft
·
7 sec
·
Oak Street
2
Turn right onto MS 42
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Dogwood Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
East Central Avenue
4
Turn slight left onto US 11
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 11
5
Continue on US 11
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
6
Turn right onto US 11
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Pine Street
7
Arrive at destination
US 11
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.2 — 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 42 / Dogwood Avenue
Turn right onto MS 42 / Dogwood Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
18.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
East Central Avenue
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
22.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 11 / East Pine Street
Turn right onto US 11 / East Pine Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.83 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.75 | $7.49 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.06 | $8.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
5:23 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m 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 monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend the majority of your time navigating local roads, with only 4 percent of the trip spent on highways. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 18.1 miles along Dogwood Avenue, which serves as the backbone of your journey. As you transition between Dogwood Avenue, East Central Avenue, and US 11, the road requires your full attention due to the frequent turns. You will find that the character of the route changes from quiet local streets to the more familiar flow of US 11 as you near your destination.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.1 mi on Dogwood Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MS 42 / Dogwood Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Richton, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is easy. At 35m with 4% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MS 42 / Dogwood Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.2 miles (East Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 22.2 miles (US 11 / East Pine Street): Navigation decision point.
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 35m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.1 miles on Dogwood Avenue. 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 42 / Dogwood Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.2 miles (East Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 22.2 miles (US 11 / East Pine Street): Navigation decision point.
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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