How far is Byhalia, MS from Hattiesburg, MS?

The driving distance from Byhalia, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is about 296.5 miles (477.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.1 miles (396 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m 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
296.48 mi
04h 42m
Flight
246.04 mi
395.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.04 mi
Kilometers
395.97 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.48 mi
Kilometers
477.14 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hattiesburg
Mon, Jun 1, 5:20 PM CDT
Return by in Byhalia
Mon, Jun 1, 10:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Byhalia
2026-06-01T12:37
Arrive Hattiesburg
Mon, Jun 1, 5:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 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
7:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Byhalia
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
Durant
MS

City in Holmes County, Mississippi

From Byhalia
147.7 mi
02h 21m
To Hattiesburg
148.8 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
93°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    600 ft · 23 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 269:south, MS 304:west: Tunica

    1912 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    17.7 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Jackson

    1833 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Jackson

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    186.1 mi · 3 hr 21 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Old Highway 42

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 42

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Batson Street

    47 m · 9 sec · Batson Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    100 m · 26 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Pine Street

    30 m · 4 sec · East Pine Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Byhalia 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
187 mi · 63%
Highway 49 South
83.1 mi · 28%
I 269
18.1 mi · 6%
Old Highway 42
1.81 mi · 1%
North Main Street
1.24 mi
I 20 East
0.93 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

186 mi · 03h 21m

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.4 mi
246.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Durant
02h 21m from Byhalia
Leave By
7:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Byhalia and Mostly Sunny then 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 Byhalia to Hattiesburg?

The road trip is about 296.5 miles (477.1 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?

Durant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.7 miles from Byhalia and 148.8 miles from Hattiesburg.

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

The direct path is about 246.1 miles (396 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 7:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.61 one way or $79.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Byhalia and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hattiesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Durant

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

58 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

58 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Union Station

92 mi away
300 W. Capital Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Byhalia and Hattiesburg. Straight-line distance: 246.04 mi (395.97 km).

Byhalia

#1 Byhalia

Town in Marshall County, Mississippi, United States

Population1,213
Coordinates34.8723200, -89.6906400
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Hattiesburg

#2 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

Population45,806
Coordinates31.3271200, -89.2903400
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: MS 178 (-89.690642, 34.872291)
End: East Pine Street (-89.290316, 31.327101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 477 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.46 gal
39.6 L · about $39.61
Round trip
$79.22
20.92 gal · 79.2 L
Estimated CO2
93 kg one way
Round trip: 185.9 kg / 410 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.61 $79.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $44.55 $89.10
Premium $4.63 $48.38 $96.76
Diesel $5.42 $56.64 $113.28

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Byhalia and Hattiesburg. The current time is 12:37:53.

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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.