Origin
Saucier, MS
Late night in Saucier on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saucier, 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 4m
Distance
50 mi
80 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saucier, MS
大 董
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Saucier to Hattiesburg, you are in for a straightforward 50-mile journey through Southeast Mississippi. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 4 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a simple day trip. You will not need to worry about overnight logistics, as the entire route fits easily into a single day of travel. Budgeting roughly $8 for fuel covers the trip comfortably. Navigating this path requires sticking to local roads rather than relying on major interstates, providing a direct connection between these two Mississippi communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 49 | 45.4 mi | 53m |
| Edwards Street | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Church Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Bay Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Mobile Street | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| Buschman Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| James Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Pine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 45.4 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saucier, MS and Hattiesburg, MS.
1
Start on 2nd Street
303 ft
·
19 sec
·
2nd Street
2
Turn left onto Church Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 49
41 mi
·
47 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 49
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 49
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn straight onto US 49
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 49
6
Turn right onto Edwards Street
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Edwards Street
Use the right lane.
7
At end of road, turn left onto James Street
465 ft
·
11 sec
·
James Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
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
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Saucier, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 49.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Church Avenue
Turn left onto Church Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
46.2 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Edwards Street
Turn right onto Edwards Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
48.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
James Street
At end of road, turn left onto James Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
49 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
Bay Street
Enter roundabout onto Bay Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
49.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
Mobile Street
Turn left onto Mobile Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.55 one way
$15.10 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.29 | $16.58 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.97 | $17.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
5:25 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 4m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged throughout the entire 50-mile trek. Because the route relies entirely on local roads like Church Avenue, Edwards Street, and James Street, your highway share sits at 0%. You will not encounter any long, monotonous interstate stretches here, as the road conditions demand your full attention. The personality of this drive is defined by its local character rather than high-speed transit. Expect a steady, winding pace that differs significantly from the typical highway experience.
91% 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: 45.4 mi on US 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and Edwards Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Church Avenue.
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 4m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Church Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 46.2 miles (Edwards Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.9 miles (James Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Saucier, MS
Full guide →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 4m. Total distance: 50 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 45.4 miles on US 49. 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: at 0.1 miles (Church Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 46.2 miles (Edwards Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.9 miles (James Street): 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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