How far is Byram, MS from Hattiesburg, MS?

The driving distance from Byram, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
97.28 mi
01h 43m
Flight
81.33 mi
130.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.33 mi
Kilometers
130.89 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.28 mi
Kilometers
156.55 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hattiesburg
Sat, Apr 18, 12:10 PM CDT
Return by in Byram
Sat, Apr 18, 1:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Byram
2026-04-18T10:27
Arrive Hattiesburg
Sat, Apr 18, 12:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Byram
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
Magee
MS

City in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Byram
42.9 mi
00h 51m
To Hattiesburg
54.4 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Siwell Road

    20 m · 1 sec · South Siwell Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Old Byram Road

    787 ft · 16 sec · Old Byram Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Swinging Bridge Road

    2297 ft · 46 sec · Swinging Bridge Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Florence-Byram Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Florence-Byram Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Florence Byram Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Florence Byram Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on MS 469

    2112 ft · 42 sec · MS 469

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Highway 49 South

    72 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Highway 49 South

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Old Highway 42

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 42

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Batson Street

    47 m · 9 sec · Batson Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    100 m · 26 sec

  15. 15

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

    30 m · 4 sec · East Pine Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Byram 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 49 South
74.8 mi · 77%
Florence Byram Road
3.75 mi · 4%
Old Highway 42
1.81 mi · 2%
West Main Street
1.74 mi · 2%
Florence-Byram Road
1.41 mi · 1%
North Main Street
1.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 49 South

Turn right onto Highway 49 South

72 mi · 01h 26m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
81.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Magee
00h 51m from Byram
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Byram and Partly Sunny near Hattiesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Magee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Byram and 54.4 miles from Hattiesburg.

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

The direct path is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.99 one way or $25.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Byram and Partly Sunny near Hattiesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Magee

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

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

RAIL

Laurel station

61 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

62 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

63 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Union Station

64 mi away
300 W. Capital Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Byram and Hattiesburg. Straight-line distance: 81.33 mi (130.89 km).

Byram

#1 Byram

City in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States

Population11,265
Coordinates32.1793200, -90.2453700
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Hattiesburg

#2 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

Population45,806
Coordinates31.3271200, -89.2903400
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: South Siwell Road (-90.245375, 32.179312)
End: East Pine Street (-89.290316, 31.327101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.43 gal
12.99 L · about $12.99
Round trip
$25.98
6.86 gal · 25.98 L
Estimated CO2
30.5 kg one way
Round trip: 61 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.99 $25.98
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.61 $29.22
Premium $4.63 $15.86 $31.73
Diesel $5.42 $18.57 $37.15

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Byram and Hattiesburg. The current time is 10:27:33.

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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.