This 101.2-mile drive from Walnut Grove to Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes. You'll primarily navigate on US 49, with portions of Woodland Drive North and North State Highway 35 also part of the route. With an estimated fuel cost of around $15, this trip offers an economical way to travel within Mississippi's Southeast region. The mixed drive profile suggests a blend of road types, making it a practical option for those looking for a direct route without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.6 miles from Walnut Grove, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 49
33.5 mi
41m
Woodland Drive North
23.9 mi
35m
North State Highway 35
14.4 mi
21m
Mimosa Drive
13.9 mi
20m
Oak Street
10 mi
14m
Old Highway 42
1.8 mi
3m
MS 28
1.3 mi
2m
North Main Street
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 33.5 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Grove, MS and Hattiesburg, MS.
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Start on Chadwick Avenue
209 ft·6 sec·Chadwick Avenue
2
Turn right onto Depot Street
492 ft·21 sec·Depot Street
3
Turn right onto Sylvanus Street
0.3 mi·36 sec·Sylvanus Street
4
Turn left onto MS 35
14 mi·21 min·North State Highway 35
5
Continue on MS 35
24 mi·35 min·Woodland Drive North
6
Continue on MS 35
14 mi·20 min·Mimosa Drive
7
At end of road, turn right onto MS 28; MS 35
1.3 mi·2 min·MS 28; MS 35
8
Turn left onto MS 35
10 mi·14 min·Oak Street
9
Turn left onto MS 149
0.6 mi·1 min·South Main Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 49
31 mi·37 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 49; MS 42
0.4 mi·35 sec·US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 49; MS 42
2.4 mi·4 min·US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto Old Highway 42
1.8 mi·3 min·Old Highway 42
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi·2 min·North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Batson Street
154 ft·8 sec·Batson Street
16
Turn right
329 ft·25 sec
17
At end of road, turn right onto US 11
98 ft·4 sec·East Pine Street
18
Arrive at destination
US 11
Trip Plan
With a short duration of under 2.5 hours, this trip is ideal for a spontaneous day excursion, offering plenty of flexibility for departure time. You won't need to plan for overnight stops, and with no designated stops in the data, you can decide on breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 33.5-mile stretch on US 49, to ensure you have enough to reach Hattiesburg comfortably. The estimated fuel cost of $15 is a helpful budget marker for this journey.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.6 miles from Walnut Grove, MS, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.5 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 22 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.6 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 59m
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 Walnut Grove, 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 Walnut Grove, MS
This is one driving day of about 101.2 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Walnut Grove, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 49 for about 33.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 64.6 and 101.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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64.6 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|US 49
At end of road, turn left onto US 49
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
98 mi into trip|~2h 18m in|Old Highway 42
Turn left onto Old Highway 42
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
99.9 mi into trip|~2h 21m in|North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
101.1 mi into trip|~2h 25m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
101.2 mi into trip|~2h 25m in|US 11 / East Pine Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 11 / East Pine Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.28 one way
$30.57 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$16.78
$33.56
premium
$4.56
$18.16
$36.33
diesel
$5.61
$22.34
$44.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.4
0
$10.63
$4.86
Efficient EV
25.3
0
$8.86
$4.05
EV Truck/SUV
40.5
0
$14.17
$6.48
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Walnut Grove, MS
Late night
in Walnut Grove on Tuesday
Local time
3:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hattiesburg, MS
Late night
in Hattiesburg on Tuesday
Local time
3:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
86°F
Union, MS
51 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
26 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
2h 25m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
The drive offers a mixed experience, with about half of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a longest continuous stretch of 33.5 miles on US 49, providing a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. While not exclusively a highway grind, the presence of US 49 indicates periods of faster travel. The inclusion of state highways and local roads suggests a gradual transition in scenery and pace as you progress toward your destination, offering a varied driving experience.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.5 mi on US 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 64.6 miles in near US 49.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 25m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 64.6 miles (US 49): Lane positioning matters here; at 98 miles (Old Highway 42): Lane positioning matters here; at 99.9 miles (North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
The longest stretch is about 33.5 miles on US 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 64.6 miles (US 49): Lane positioning matters here; at 98 miles (Old Highway 42): Lane positioning matters here; at 99.9 miles (North Main 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.
