How far is Booneville, MS from Hattiesburg, MS?

The driving distance from Booneville, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is about 263.9 miles (424.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.9 miles (376.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
263.87 mi
04h 03m
Flight
233.94 mi
376.49 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.94 mi
Kilometers
376.49 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.87 mi
Kilometers
424.66 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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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 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hattiesburg
Fri, Apr 17, 9:32 AM CDT
Return by in Booneville
Fri, Apr 17, 1:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Booneville
2026-04-17T05:29
Arrive Hattiesburg
Fri, Apr 17, 9:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Booneville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Scooba
MS

Town in Mississippi

From Booneville
130.2 mi
02h 01m
To Hattiesburg
133.6 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Booneville and Hattiesburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    9 m · 6 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    1235 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    2043 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 45 South, MS 30 West: Tupelo, New Albany

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    33.1 mi · 39 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 45 Aiternate

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South, I 20 West: Meridian

    2689 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

    67.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Moselle

    760 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Moselle

    36 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Moselle-Seminary Road

    2923 ft · 1 min · Moselle-Seminary Road

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    13.5 mi · 20 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Pine Street

    2092 ft · 46 sec · East Pine Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Booneville and Hattiesburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 South
76.4 mi · 29%
US Highway 45 Aiternate
64.5 mi · 24%
US Highway 45 Alternate
54.7 mi · 21%
US 45 South
46.7 mi · 18%
North 2nd Street
2.54 mi · 1%
Moselle-Seminary Road
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

I 59 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

67.8 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
233.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scooba
02h 01m from Booneville
Leave By
8:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Booneville and Sunny near Hattiesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Booneville to Hattiesburg?

The road trip is about 263.9 miles (424.7 km) and usually takes 04h 03m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Scooba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.2 miles from Booneville and 133.6 miles from Hattiesburg.

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

The direct path is about 233.9 miles (376.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.26 one way or $70.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Booneville and Sunny near Hattiesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Scooba

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

56 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

95 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

111 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Booneville and Hattiesburg. Straight-line distance: 233.94 mi (376.49 km).

Booneville

#1 Booneville

City in Prentiss County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population8,400
Coordinates34.6581500, -88.5667200
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Hattiesburg

#2 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

Population45,806
Coordinates31.3271200, -89.2903400
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Street (-88.56672, 34.658152)
End: East Pine Street (-89.290316, 31.327101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 425 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.31 gal
35.25 L · about $35.26
Round trip
$70.51
18.62 gal · 70.5 L
Estimated CO2
82.7 kg one way
Round trip: 165.5 kg / 365 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $35.26 $70.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $39.65 $79.30
Premium $4.63 $43.06 $86.12
Diesel $5.42 $50.41 $100.83

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Booneville and Hattiesburg. The current time is 05:29:08.

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.