Origin
Verona, MS
Late night in Verona on Tuesday
Local time
5:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Verona, 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
4h 24m
Distance
224.9 mi
362 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 11m
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6 AM
4h 24m
8 AM
4h 51m
10 AM
4h 33m
12 PM
4h 31m
3 PM
4h 35m
5 PM
4h 49m
8 PM
4h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Verona, MS
Stef Nie
Trip Overview
Verona, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is 224.9 miles and takes about 4h 24m via I 59, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Mississippi, traversing the Southeast region. Expect a predominantly highway experience, making it a straightforward drive. With only one recommended stop and a duration under five hours, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times.
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
112.4 miles from Verona, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 59 | 67.8 mi | 1h 13m |
| US Highway 45 Aiternate | 60.6 mi | 1h 9m |
| US Highway 45 Alternate | 54.7 mi | 1h 6m |
| US 11 | 13.5 mi | 19m |
| I 20 | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| US 45 ALT | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| Martin Luther King Drive | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| US 45 | 3.9 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 59
— 67.8 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Verona, MS and Hattiesburg, MS.
1
Start on MS 145
138 ft
·
9 sec
·
Raymond Avenue
2
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
4
Merge onto US 45; US 278
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
5
Continue on US 45 ALT
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 45 ALT
6
Continue on US 45 ALT
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 45 ALT
7
Continue on US 45 ALT
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 45 ALT
8
Continue on US 45 ALT
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 45 ALT
9
Continue on US 45 ALT
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 45 ALT
10
Continue on US 45 ALT
55 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
US Highway 45 Alternate
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 45
61 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
US Highway 45 Aiternate
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 45
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 59 South, I 20 West: Meridian
14
Merge onto I 20; I 59
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 20; I 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 20; I 59; US 80
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 20; I 59; US 80
Use the straight lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 59
68 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
I 59
Toward I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Moselle
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
117 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Moselle
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Turn left onto Moselle-Seminary Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Moselle-Seminary Road
20
Turn straight onto US 11
13 mi
·
19 min
·
US 11
21
Turn right onto US 11
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Pine Street
22
Arrive at destination
US 11
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 24m estimated drive time, leaving Verona, MS in the morning will comfortably get you to Hattiesburg, MS before evening. The route is primarily highway, so the single recommended stop should be sufficient for a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $34 estimated cost suggests fewer services than a longer trip might warrant. The 67.8-mile stretch on I 59 is the longest continuous driving segment, so plan your break accordingly before or after this part of the drive.
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 112.4 miles from Verona, MS, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.8 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 49 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.4 miles or 2h 13m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hattiesburg, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Verona, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Verona, MS
This is one driving day of about 224.9 miles and 4h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Verona, 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 I 59 for about 67.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 112.4 miles from Verona, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 59 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.8 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 133.9 and 210.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
133.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 37m in
Take the exit toward I 59 South, I 20 West: Meridian
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 59 South, I 20 West: Meridian
5
134.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 38m in
|
I 20; I 59
Merge onto I 20; I 59
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
142.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 48m in
|
I 59
Keep slight left at fork onto I 59 toward I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans
6
210.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 1m in
Take the exit toward Moselle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Moselle
8
210.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Moselle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Moselle
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.97 one way
$67.93 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $37.29 | $74.57 |
| premium | $4.56 | $40.37 | $80.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.66 | $99.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.5 | 0 | $23.61 | $10.80 |
| Efficient EV | 56.2 | 0 | $19.68 | $9.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90 | 1 | $31.49 | $14.39 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
5:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
82°F
Meridian, MS
112 mi in
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
3 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 24m 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?
You'll spend most of your time on highways, with 96% of the route utilizing them. The longest continuous stretch on I 59 measures 67.8 miles. This means you'll encounter a consistent cruising pace for the majority of your travel. Expect a higher density of exits and potential for merging traffic as you approach more populated areas, especially on I 59.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 67.8 mi on I 59.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 59 and US Highway 45 Aiternate. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 133.9 miles in.
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 10 significant decision points across 224.9 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 133.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 134.4 miles (I 20; I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 142.5 miles (I 59): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Verona, MS and Hattiesburg, MS, road signs point toward New Orleans and Moselle.
New Orleans
142.5 mi in
|
~2h 48m
|
via I 59
Moselle
210.3 mi in
|
~4h 1m
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 4h 24m. Total distance: 224.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 67.8 miles on I 59. 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 133.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 134.4 miles (I 20; I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 142.5 miles (I 59): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 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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