How far is Bay Saint Louis, MS from Hattiesburg, MS?

The driving distance from Bay Saint Louis, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.4 miles (113.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.7 mi
01h 34m
Flight
70.4 mi
113.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.4 mi
Kilometers
113.29 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.7 mi
Kilometers
134.7 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hattiesburg
Mon, Apr 20, 3:04 AM CDT
Return by in Bay Saint Louis
Mon, Apr 20, 4:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bay Saint Louis
2026-04-20T01:30
Arrive Hattiesburg
Mon, Apr 20, 3:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bay Saint Louis
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Poplarville
MS

City in Pearl River County, Mississippi, United States

From Bay Saint Louis
41.9 mi
00h 47m
To Hattiesburg
41.8 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bay Saint Louis Weather
MS
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Monday
Using Waveland as the closest live forecast in the Hancock County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
79°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bay Saint Louis and Hattiesburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bay Saint Louis and Hattiesburg.

  1. 1

    Start on South 2nd Street

    1012 ft · 33 sec · South 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    113 m · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    24.9 mi · 37 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    15.6 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1317 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    33.3 mi · 36 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Downtown Hattiesburg

    1211 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Broadway Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Broadway Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on West Pine Street

    2970 ft · 1 min · West Pine Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

    153 m · 14 sec · 2nd Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Railroad Street

    1036 ft · 32 sec · West Railroad Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Ronie Street

    103 m · 12 sec · Ronie Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    1326 ft · 1 min · West Front Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Mobile Street

    98 m · 21 sec · Mobile Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Pine Street

    129 m · 18 sec · East Pine Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bay Saint Louis and Hattiesburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
75.2 mi · 90%
Broadway Drive
2.55 mi · 3%
Veterans Memorial Drive
2.04 mi · 2%
West Pine Street
0.56 mi · 1%
West Front Street
0.25 mi
US 11
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

33.3 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
70.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poplarville
00h 47m from Bay Saint Louis
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bay Saint Louis and Mostly Sunny near Hattiesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bay Saint Louis to Hattiesburg?

The road trip is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km) and usually takes 01h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Poplarville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Bay Saint Louis and 41.8 miles from Hattiesburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 70.4 miles (113.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.17 one way or $22.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bay Saint Louis and Mostly Sunny near Hattiesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Poplarville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Poplarville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Poplarville.

RAIL

Picayune

38 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

59 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Gulfport, MS

62 mi away
10015 US Highway 49
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

63 mi away
7297 US Highway 49

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bay Saint Louis and Hattiesburg. Straight-line distance: 70.4 mi (113.29 km).

Bay Saint Louis

#1 Bay Saint Louis

City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population14,529
Coordinates30.3088100, -89.3300500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Hattiesburg

#2 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

Population45,806
Coordinates31.3271200, -89.2903400
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: South 2nd Street (-89.329959, 30.308783)
End: East Pine Street (-89.290316, 31.327101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.18 L · about $11.17
Round trip
$22.34
5.9 gal · 22.36 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.17 $22.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.56 $25.13
Premium $4.63 $13.64 $27.29
Diesel $5.42 $15.97 $31.95

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Bay Saint Louis and Hattiesburg. The current time is 01:30:06.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.