How far is Bay Springs, MS from Hattiesburg, MS?

The driving distance from Bay Springs, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
51.28 mi
01h 02m
Flight
45.04 mi
72.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.04 mi
Kilometers
72.49 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.28 mi
Kilometers
82.53 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hattiesburg
Sat, May 30, 8:14 PM CDT
Return by in Bay Springs
Sat, May 30, 9:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bay Springs
2026-05-30T19:12
Arrive Hattiesburg
Sat, May 30, 8:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bay Springs
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
Laurel
MS

City in Mississippi, United States of America

From Bay Springs
26.4 mi
00h 31m
To Hattiesburg
24.9 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
89°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bay Springs and Hattiesburg.

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    83 m · 14 sec · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue

    153 m · 15 sec · 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    23.9 mi · 36 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1634 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Moselle

    760 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Moselle

    36 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Moselle-Seminary Road

    2923 ft · 1 min · Moselle-Seminary Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    13.5 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Pine Street

    2092 ft · 46 sec · East Pine Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bay Springs 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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
13.9 mi · 27%
Moselle-Seminary Road
0.55 mi · 1%
5th Avenue
0.4 mi · 1%
East Pine Street
0.4 mi · 1%
Moselle
0.17 mi
North 3rd Street
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

23.9 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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
45 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laurel
00h 31m from Bay Springs
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bay Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hattiesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bay Springs to Hattiesburg?

The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from Bay Springs and 24.9 miles from Hattiesburg.

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

The direct path is about 45 miles (72.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.85 one way or $13.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bay Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hattiesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Laurel

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Laurel, 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 Laurel.

RAIL

Laurel station

230 North Maple Street
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

41 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

43 mi away
308 Newman St.
RAIL

Union Station

85 mi away
1901 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bay Springs and Hattiesburg. Straight-line distance: 45.04 mi (72.49 km).

Bay Springs

#1 Bay Springs

City in Jasper County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,650
Coordinates31.9790400, -89.2872800
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Hattiesburg

#2 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

Population45,806
Coordinates31.3271200, -89.2903400
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Street South (-89.286895, 31.979063)
End: East Pine Street (-89.290316, 31.327101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.85 L · about $6.85
Round trip
$13.71
3.62 gal · 13.7 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.85 $13.71
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.71 $15.42
Premium $4.63 $8.37 $16.74
Diesel $5.42 $9.80 $19.60

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Bay Springs and Hattiesburg. The current time is 19:12:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.